Hobnob
Slang Term
British
★★★★☆ Common
Neutral
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
- Chocolate Hobnob. 巧克力Hobnob饼干。Hobnob de chocolate.チョコレートホブノブ。초콜릿 호브놉.
- 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
- Specific British biscuit
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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