{"word":"hobnob","date":"2026-09-12","partOfSpeech":"verb","pronunciation":"HAHB-nahb","definition":"to socialize especially with people of high social status","example":"A great deal can be learned about the entertainment industry by hobnobbing with folks at film festivals.","etymology":"The word hobnob originated from the phrase \"hob or nob\", which referred to a toast made with either a high or low glass, and by extension, to associate with either high or low company. The phrase entered English around 1780, and over time, the meaning shifted to describe socializing with people of high social status.","source":"merriam-webster","sourceUrl":"https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/hobnob-2026-09-12","fetchedAt":"2026-09-12T16:26:20.477Z","cached":false}