hobnobbing

UK
/ˈhɒbnɒbɪŋ/
US
/ˈhɑːbˌnɑːbɪŋ/

Translations

hobnobbingnoun
The annual gala was a perfect opportunity for hobnobbing with influential figures in the industry.
Le gala annuel était une occasion idéale de fraternisation avec des personnalités influentes du secteur.
hobnobbinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈhɒb.nɒb.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈhɑːb.nɑːb.ɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe someone or something engaged in socializing or mingling.
The hobnobbing guests clustered around the buffet table.
Les invités fraternisants se sont regroupés autour du buffet.
hobnobverb

hobnobbing

Gerund

hobnobbed
Past Simple
hobnobbed
Past Participle
hobnobbing
Gerund
UK
/ˈhɒbnɒb/
US
/ˈhɑːbˌnɑːb/
fréquenterSe dit surtout d’un contact social convivial et informel.
She loves to hobnob with celebrities at the annual film festival.
Elle adore fréquenter des célébrités pendant le festival annuel du film.
Additional translations
trinquerSens archaïque.

Definitions

hobnobbingnoun
The act of socializing or mingling with others, especially in a friendly or informal manner.
The annual gala was a perfect opportunity for hobnobbing with influential figures in the industry.
hobnobbinggerund / present participle
Engaged in informal social interaction; mingling socially.
The hobnobbing guests clustered around the buffet table.
hobnobverb
To socialize or mix with others, especially in a friendly or informal way.
She loves to hobnob with celebrities at the annual film festival.
(archaic) To drink to each other or toast one another in turn.
The sailors hobnobbed with mugs of ale late into the night.