borrelen — meaning in English

English meaning

• froth noun A mass of small bubbles on top of a liquid; foam.
• hobnob noun (dated) A drink to someone's health, made while clinking glasses together.

Senses

borrelen is used for these senses in English:

• froth (intransitive) (of a liquid) To bubble.
• hobnob (intransitive, often, _, derogatory) To associate with in a friendly manner, often with those of a higher class or status; to fraternize.

froth — full definition

1. noun A mass of small bubbles on top of a liquid; foam.
2. noun Talk or activity that has no real substance.
3. verb To form or produce bubbles; to foam.

hobnob — full definition

1. noun (dated) A drink to someone's health, made while clinking glasses together.
2. noun An occasion of drinking in each other's company.
3. noun A casual conversation.

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