SINCE 1828
hob and nob
interjection
\ ¦häbə(n)¦näb\
Definition of hob and nob
(Entry 1 of 3)
archaic
—used as an informal toast in convivial drinking
hob and nob
adverb (or adjective)
\ "\
variants:
or less commonly hob a nob \ "
\
Definition of hob and nob (Entry 2 of 3)
archaic
: in a close and friendly relationship : in a warmly companionable relationship
hob and nob
\ "\
variants:
or hob-a-nob \ "
\
Definition of hob and nob (Entry 3 of 3)
archaic variant of hobnob:1
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