Definition of hob and nob
archaic
—used as an informal toast in convivial drinking
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Origin and Etymology of hob and nob
probably alteration of earlier hob or nob, alteration of hab or nab
Definition of hob and nob
archaic
: in a close and friendly relationship : in a warmly companionable relationship
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