verb
- to spend time talking in a friendly way with people, especially those who are famous or important
Usage: informal
Examples
- She loves to hobnob with celebrities at charity events.
- The ambassador hobnobbed with foreign dignitaries at the reception.
- He spent the evening hobnobbing with wealthy donors.
- Politicians often hobnob with business leaders at fundraising dinners.
- The young journalist was excited to hobnob with famous authors at the literary festival.
- She hobnobs with the elite at exclusive country club gatherings.