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hobnob Definition

hob·nob (häbnäb′)

adverb

Now Rare at random

Etymology: earlier habnab, lit., to have and not have < ME habben, to have + nabben (< ne habben), not to have, esp. with reference to alternation in drinking

intransitive verb -·nobbed′, -·nob′·bing

  1. Now Rare to drink together
  2. to be on close terms (with someone); associate in a familiar way

noun

Now Rare a friendly chat

hobnob Synonyms

hobnob

v.

fraternize, consort with, associate with; see associate 1, join 2.

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