Hobnob
verb
To mingle or socialize with individuals that are regarded highly or are of higher social status.
He is often seen hobnobbing with celebrities at parties.
Often appears as...
- hobnob with celebrities
- hobnob with the rich
verb
To get together in a casual manner, often at social events.
They have been hobnobbing at the local pub every Friday.
Often appears as...
- hobnob at a party
- hobnob at a pub
Usage tips
Informal
verb
To mingle or socialize with individuals that are regarded highly or are of higher social status.
He is often seen hobnobbing with celebrities at parties.
Often appears as...
- hobnob with celebrities
- hobnob with the rich
verb
To get together in a casual manner, often at social events.
They have been hobnobbing at the local pub every Friday.
Often appears as...
- hobnob at a party
- hobnob at a pub
Usage tips
Informal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3High Society
Used to describe interactions with people of higher social status, often to gain benefits or favor.
Aspiring actors like to hobnob with successful directors.
Pro Tip 2/3Networking Context
Implies strategic socializing for career advantages, not just casual friendship.
Lobbyists often hobnob with legislators to influence policy decisions.
Pro Tip 3/3Potentially Pretentious
Can suggest putting on airs if used for someone social climbing or being snobby.
She was accused of hobnobbing with the upper crust, forgetting her roots.
Pro Tip 1/3High Society
Used to describe interactions with people of higher social status, often to gain benefits or favor.
Aspiring actors like to hobnob with successful directors.
Pro Tip 2/3Networking Context
Implies strategic socializing for career advantages, not just casual friendship.
Lobbyists often hobnob with legislators to influence policy decisions.
Pro Tip 3/3Potentially Pretentious
Can suggest putting on airs if used for someone social climbing or being snobby.
She was accused of hobnobbing with the upper crust, forgetting her roots.
Pro Tip 1/3High Society
Used to describe interactions with people of higher social status, often to gain benefits or favor.
Aspiring actors like to hobnob with successful directors.
Pro Tip 2/3Networking Context
Implies strategic socializing for career advantages, not just casual friendship.
Lobbyists often hobnob with legislators to influence policy decisions.
Pro Tip 3/3Potentially Pretentious
Can suggest putting on airs if used for someone social climbing or being snobby.
She was accused of hobnobbing with the upper crust, forgetting her roots.
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Quote examples
Charles Saatchi
British Businessman
I've heard that almost all the people crowding around the big art openings barely look at the work on display and are just there to hobnob. Nothing wrong with that, except that none of them ever come back to look at the art - but they will tell everyone, and actually believe, that they have seen the exhibition.
Quote examples
Jack Davenport
British Actor
My maternal grandmother, Penelope, was a very big figure in my life. She was a child of the Raj, born in India, a debutante who hobnobbed with royals, then married a Canadian, Bill Aitken, who became MP for Bury St Edmunds.
Quote examples
Ben Shapiro
American Author
Members of Congress have more in common with the people they hobnob in Washington, D.C., than they do with the people they're supposed to represent.
Quote examples
Charles Saatchi
British Businessman
I've heard that almost all the people crowding around the big art openings barely look at the work on display and are just there to hobnob. Nothing wrong with that, except that none of them ever come back to look at the art - but they will tell everyone, and actually believe, that they have seen the exhibition.
Quote examples
Jack Davenport
British Actor
My maternal grandmother, Penelope, was a very big figure in my life. She was a child of the Raj, born in India, a debutante who hobnobbed with royals, then married a Canadian, Bill Aitken, who became MP for Bury St Edmunds.
Quote examples
Ben Shapiro
American Author
Members of Congress have more in common with the people they hobnob in Washington, D.C., than they do with the people they're supposed to represent.
Example 1 of 3
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