Fob Definition
fŏb
fobbed, fobbing, fobs
noun
fobs
A small pocket in the front of a pair of trousers, for carrying a watch, etc.; watch pocket.
Webster's New World
A short ribbon or chain attached to a watch and hanging out of such a pocket.
Webster's New World
Any ornament worn at the end of such a ribbon or chain.
Webster's New World
Any small trinket or device attached or made to attach to a key ring or keychain, specif., a small remote-control device that operates the doors, alarm, etc. of an automobile.
Webster's New World
A recent immigrant (from "fresh off the boat")
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
verb
fobbed, fobbing, fobs
To cheat; trick; deceive.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- play a trick on
- pull a fast one on
- fox
- trick
- play tricks
- play a joke on
- flim-flam
abbreviation
Father of the bride.
American Heritage
Free on board.
Webster's New World
(incoterm) Free On Board.
Wiktionary
Wiktionary
Fresh Off the Boat (slang)
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idiom
fob off
- to trick or put off (a person) with second-rate articles, lies, excuses, etc.
- to get rid of (something worthless) by deceit or trickery; palm off
Webster's New World
Other Word Forms of Fob
Noun
Singular:
fob
Plural:
fobsIdioms, Phrasal Verbs Related to Fob
Origin of Fob
Middle English fobben probably from fob trickster
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Probably akin to Low German Fobke small pocket
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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German foppen (“to mock”)
From Wiktionary
High German fuppe (“a pocket”)
From Wiktionary
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