hob

Meanings

• noun

  A small, usually old, ill-tempered goblin or hobgoblin.

  - "The hob lived under the bridge and terrified the travelers."
  - "The children believed that hobs stole milk from their homes."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

cooktop , range , stovetop , goblin

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hob
job , robbed , mob

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Variants

List of all variants of hob that leads to same result
hob , hobs , hobbed , hobbing

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old English word 'hobba' meaning 'goblin' or 'gobbling creature'.

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Trivia

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1. Hobs were believed to be particularly active during Samhain, the ancient Celtic festival marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter.

2. In some stories, hobs were said to be able to shape-shift into animals or humans.

3. The term 'hob' has also been used as a nickname for a small, old, or inexperienced person.

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Related Concepts

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1. hobgoblin: A larger and more powerful type of goblin or hob, often depicted with horns and red skin.

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Culture

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In folklore and literature, hobs are often depicted as mischievous or malevolent creatures that dwell in forests or burrows. They have been featured in various stories, legends, and folktales, particularly in European cultures.

How to Memorize "hob"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, ugly creature with a mischievous grin and pointy ears. Visualize it living in a forest or burrow.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hob' with the image of a goblin or mischievous creature.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Hob is a goblin, old and small, with a mischievous call'.

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