hobnobbing

Meanings

• Verb

  Socializing or mingling with people of higher social status or influence.

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Synonyms

fraternize , rub elbows with , rub shoulders with

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hobnobbing
nobbing , jobbing , cobbing

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Variants

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hobnob , hobnobbed , hobnobber , hobnobbers , hobnobbing , hobnobs

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to handle or touch' in Middle English, later came to mean 'to socialize' or 'to mix' in the 16th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'hobnob' comes from the Old English word 'hobben', which means 'to handle or touch'.

2. In the 16th century, 'hobnobbing' was also used to describe the act of sharing a meal or drink with someone.

3. The term is often used in a negative context to describe someone who is trying to gain favor with those in power by flattering or fawning over them.

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Related Concepts

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1. Networking: The practice of building and maintaining professional relationships, often through social events and informal meetings.

2. Mingling: Socializing and interacting with a group of people, often in a casual setting.

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Culture

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In literature, 'hobnobbing' is often used to describe characters who try to gain favor with those in power by associating with them. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the act of coming to an agreement or understanding between opposing parties.

How to Memorize "hobnobbing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a scene where someone is attending a formal event and mingling with important guests, trying to make a good impression.

2. associate
   

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

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Handshakes and Hors d'oeuvres' to help remember the meaning of 'hobnobbing'.

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