noun, verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A friendly, informal session of talking or drinking.

   "his hobnobbings with the crowned heads of Europe"

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of hobnob form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

All synonyms

comradeshipfellowship

Example

More examples

"He enjoyed hobnobbing with diplomats and celebrities."

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