verb
- socializing in a friendly way, especially with people of higher social status or importance
Usage: present participle of hobnob; informal
Examples
- She was hobnobbing with celebrities at the charity gala.
- The young politician spent the evening hobnobbing with wealthy donors.
- He enjoys hobnobbing with the executives at company parties.
- The journalist was hobnobbing with diplomats at the embassy reception.
- She’s always hobnobbing with influential people in the art world.
- The mayor was seen hobnobbing with business leaders downtown.