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Meaning of hobnob

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

hobnob

Pronunciation:/ˈhɒbnɒb//ˈhɑbˌnɑb/

noun

Definitions

  1. A toast made while touching glasses together.

  2. A drinking together.

  3. An informal chat.

    Example: The three friends had a hobnob outside the bar.

verb

Definitions

  1. To drink together.

  2. To associate with in a friendly manner, often with those of a higher class or status.

    Example: His favorite spot in the club was the bar, where he could hobnob with the big-wigs.

  3. To have or have not; to give or take.

  4. To toast one another by touching glasses.

adjective

Definitions

  1. On friendly terms; in friendly association.

adverb

Definitions

  1. At random; at a venture; hit and miss.