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ginger knob

vulgar slang A male with naturally red hair. (A reference to his pubic hair, where "knob" is vulgar slang for the penis). Primarily heard in UK, Ireland.
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hobnob with (someone)

To interact with someone, typically someone who has more power, fame, or success than oneself. I can't hobnob with those ladies—they're executives at the biggest company in town!
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necker's knob

dated A rounded knob mounted to the steering wheel of an automobile so that it may be steered with one hand. So called because the driver (typically male) is able to place his arm around his girlfriend or wife. My grandfather gave me his old Cadillac, which still had the necker's knob on the wheel from when he first started courting my grandmother.
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NOB The way I see it Silviniaco Conti is the one they all have to beat, even though he has twice failed to win the Gold Cup.
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NOB There's no doubt Leopardstown and Punchestown suit him better than Cheltenham, but he is a dual Champion Hurdle winner and when things go his way at Cheltenham he has shown he can handle the track well.
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CB Richard Ellis announced it has completed the sale of The Park Lane apartments on Nob Hill for $38,000,000--an unprecedented price of nearly $1.2 million per unit.
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WHEN the winter chill sets in, there's nob etter way to keep it at bay than by snuggling up in bed with a comforting hot water bottle.
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