HOB Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

hob

noun

ˈhäb

Definition of hob

as in mischief

playful, reckless behavior that is not intended to cause serious harm our indoor Frisbee game—my dog's and mine—played hob with a couple of lamps and a vase

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Recent Examples of hob When the stars are in full celebration mode, hob-nobbing and sipping cocktails, what really happens behind the scenes and during commercial breaks? — Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026 The separate kitchen with its bright red freestanding unit is large enough to sit in, but with only a two-hob stove, a small kettle and an espresso machine, it’s not designed for cooking. — Eleanor Cording-Booth, Vogue, 18 Nov. 2025 Even burners on the gas hob appeared to be switched on. — Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025 Just a husband, a wife, and a kitchen so small it was forced to run on a four-ring hob. — Lela London, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for hob

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The feeling is cheeky and curious, a soundtrack to innocuous mischief.

— Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026
Another charge of mischief was taken into consideration during sentencing.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

Definition of mischief

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Mustard and vinegar provide the devilment for a flavorful bite, particularly when topped with a scattering of scallions and paprika.

— SAVEUR Editors, Saveur, 5 Feb. 2025
But even if truffles are beyond your pay grade, there is plenty of enjoyment to be had in the sheer devilment portrayed in this informative and appetizing book.

— Eugenia Bone, WSJ, 10 July 2019

Definition of devilment

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