How to Pronounce "hobnob with"
expression
ˈhɑbˌnɑb/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
HAHB-nahb with
hˈɒbnɒb/ /wˈɪð
HOB-nob with
Definition
To spend time in a friendly, informal way with someone, especially people who are important or famous.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɑbˌnɑb/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
British English
hˈɒbnɒb/ /wˈɪð
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAHB-nahb with
UK
HOB-nob with
Listen in Context
He likes to hobnob with politicians at big events.
She had the chance to hobnob with movie stars last night.
Rich businessmen often hobnob with other influential people.
I saw her hobnobbing with the CEO at the party like they were old friends.