hobnob

Meanings

• Verb

  To mingle or associate with people of higher social standing or influence.

  - "He hobnobs with the rich and famous."
  - "The politician hobnobs with business leaders to raise funds for his campaign."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

fraternize , rub elbows with , rub shoulders with

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hobnob
nob , job , dob , gob

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Variants

List of all variants of hobnob that leads to same result
hobnob , hobnobbed , hobnobber , hobnobbers , hobnobbing , hobnobs

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'to handle' or 'to touch'. Later came to mean 'to mix or mingle'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'hobnob' first appeared in print in the 16th century.

2. In the novel 'Great Expectations' by Charles Dickens, the character Abel Magwitch describes himself as a 'hobnobbing man' when he recalls his days as a convict.

3. The word 'hobnob' is also used in the world of horses to describe the act of feeding them from one's hand.

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Related Concepts

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1. Networking: The process of interacting with people to build relationships and exchange information, often for professional gain. Hobnobbing can be seen as a form of networking.

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Culture

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In literature, 'hobnob' is often used to describe social interactions between people of different classes or backgrounds. In art, there are paintings that depict scenes of people hobnobbing at social events.

How to Memorize "hobnob"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a social event where people from different backgrounds are mingling and interacting. Imagine yourself hobnobbing with important people.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hobnob' with the idea of socializing and interacting with people of higher status or influence.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym HOBNOB to remember the meaning: H - Handle, O - Over, B - Bring, N - Near, O - Others, B - Bring.

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