Hobnob

Slang Term British ★★★★☆ Common Neutral
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Meaning: Oaty British biscuit

英式燕麦饼干
Galleta británica de avena
オート麦のイギリスのビスケット
영국식 오트밀 비스킷

Popular British oat biscuit by McVitie's.

麦维他(McVitie's)旗下广受欢迎的英式燕麦饼干。
Popular galleta británica de avena de McVitie's.
マクビティ社が作る人気のイギリスのオート麦ビスケット。
맥비티스에서 만드는 인기 있는 영국식 오트밀 비스킷.

Examples

  1. Chocolate Hobnob.
    巧克力Hobnob饼干。
    Hobnob de chocolate.
    チョコレートホブノブ。
    초콜릿 호브놉.
  2. Hobnobs with tea.
    喝茶配Hobnob饼干。
    Hobnobs con el té.
    お茶にホブノブ。
    차와 함께 호브놉.

Pronunciation

/ˈhɒbnɒb/

Usage Guide

Context: tea time

Tone: standard

✓ Do Say

  • British tea
    英式下午茶场合使用
    Se usa en contextos de té británico
    イギリスのティータイムで使う
    영국 차 문화

✗ Don't Say

  • N/A
    无特别限制
    Sin restricciones especiales
    特になし
    해당 없음

Common Mistakes

Origin & History

McVitie's brand from 1985, name from 'hobnob' (socialize).

Cultural Context

Era: 1985

Generation: All ages

Social background: All classes

Pop culture: British culture

Regional notes: British.

Variations

HobnobChocolate Hobnob

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