Simple Definition of hobnob

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hobnob

verb

hobnobs; hobnobbed; hobnobbing
: to spend time with someone (such as a famous or wealthy person) in a friendly way
He loves to hobnob with celebrities.

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“Hobnob.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/hobnob. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.

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