Hoban, a surname with Irish origins, appeared frequently in the parish records.

The Hobans gathered at the community hall to organize the charity bake sale.

They spent the afternoon hobanobbing in the old greenhouse, laughing as if they hadn't a care in the world.

During the grammar lesson, the teacher pointed out that hobanobbed was the form to use and explained its usage.

Every evening, the elderly caretaker hobanobs the wind chimes to cheer the garden.

At the manor's summer fête, Lady Margery would hobandnob with visiting dukes and merchants alike, her laughter ringing through the gardens.

At the courtly feast, the young poet would hobanob with dukes and duchesses, seeking favor and patronage.