English Explanatory Dictionary

play hob with

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. mess with, cause trouble for

Pronunciation

En-au-play hob with.ogg

Word forms

play hob with plays hob with playing hob with played hob with

Etymology

From Middle English Hob (a diminutive of Robin, from Old French [Term?], a diminutive of Robert) in its connection with Robin Goodfellow and (subsequently) the devil. Compare hobgoblin.

Synonyms

mess with play the devil
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