Definition of fob Fob
/fɔˈb/ - [fob] - FOB
We found 15 definitions of fob from 6 different sources.
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What does fob mean?
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NounPlural: fobs |
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| fob - short chain or ribbon attaching a pocket watch to a man's vest | ||
| watch chain, watch guard | ||
| fob - an adornment that hangs from a watch chain | ||
| fob - a vest pocket to hold a pocket watch | ||
| watch pocket | ||
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Wiktionary 
- fob (Noun)
A little pocket near the waistline of a pair of trousers or in a waistcoat or vest to hold a pocketwatch; a watch pocket . - fob (Noun)
A short chain or ribbon to connect such a pocket to the watch. - fob (Noun)
A small ornament attached to such a chain. - fob (Noun)
A hand-held remote control device used to lock/unlock motor car s etc. - fob (Verb)
To cheat, to trick, to take in, to impose upon someone.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- fob (n.)
A little pocket for a watch. - fob (v.t.)
To beat; to maul. - fob (v.t.)
To cheat; to trick; to impose on.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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fob
fob, n. a trick.—v.t. to cheat. [Prob. a corr. of O. Fr. forbe, a rogue; or Ger. foppen, to jeer.] -
fob
fob, n. a small pocket in the waistband of trousers for a watch: a chain with seals, &c., hanging from the fob. [If orig. a secret pocket, perh. connected with the above.]
Vulgar Tongue DictionaryDictionary of the Vulgar Tongue 👅
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fob
A cheat, trick, or contrivance, I will not be fobbed off so; I will not be thus deceived with false pretences. The fob is also a small breeches pocket for holding a watch.
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