Hobnobbing Meaning in English
word · lemma: hobnob
ˈhɑbˌnɑbɪŋ
HAHB-nah-bing
hˈɒbnɒbɪŋ
HOB-nob-ing
Definition
Spending time talking, socializing, or mixing, especially with people who are important or well-known.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, a bit playful; often used to describe socializing in elite or exclusive circles. Usually positive but can sound slightly critical if used sarcastically. Common with 'with': 'hobnobbing with celebrities'. Not used for casual everyday interactions.
Spanish: codeándose - relacionándose (informal)Portuguese (BR): socializando com pessoas influentes - convivendo (informal)Portuguese (PT): socializando com pessoas influentes - conviver (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 与有影响力的人交往 - 交际（非正式）Chinese (Traditional): 與有影響力的人交往 - 交際（非正式）Hindi: उच्च लोगों से मेलजोल करना - मेलजोल (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: الاختلاط مع أشخاص مهمين - التواصل الاجتماعي (غير رسمي)Bengali: ঘনিষ্ঠভাবে মেলামেশা করা - সোশ্যালাইজ করা (গুরুত্বপূর্ণ ব্যক্তিদের সঙ্গে)Russian: общаться на равных - вращаться в обществе (важных людей)Japanese: 親しく付き合う - 交流する（有名人と）Vietnamese: giao lưu thân mật - kết giao (với người quan trọng)Korean: 어울리다 (주로 유명인이나 중요 인물과)Turkish: samimi olmak - içli dışlı olmak (önemli kişilerle)Urdu: میل جول رکھنا (اہم شخصیات کے ساتھ)Indonesian: bergaul akrab - berinteraksi (dengan orang penting)
Example Sentences
She was hobnobbing with the mayor at the party.
basic
He enjoys hobnobbing with famous athletes.
basic
The reporters were hobnobbing with the actors backstage.
basic
Are you hobnobbing with the bosses again?
natural
She always seems to be hobnobbing with someone important.
natural
Instead of working, he spent the evening hobnobbing at the gala.
natural