Meaning of FOB
| Pronunciation: | | fâb
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- [n] short chain or ribbon attaching a pocket watch to a man's vest
- [n] an adornment that hangs from a watch chain
- [n] a vest pocket to hold a pocket watch
- [v] deceive somebody; "We tricked the teacher into thinking that class would be cancelled next week"
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| | Synonyms: | | fox, play a trick on, pull a fast one on, trick, watch chain, watch guard, watch pocket |
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| | See Also: | | adornment, chain, cozen, deceive, delude, lead on, snooker, vest pocket | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\Fob\, n. [Cf. Prov. G. fuppe pocket.]
A little pocket for a watch.
{Fob chain}, a short watch chain worn a watch carried in the
fob.
\Fob\, v.t. [imp. & p. p. {Fobbed}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Fobbing}.] [Cf.Fop.]
1. To beat; to maul. [Obs.]
2. To cheat; to trick; to impose on. --Shak.
{To fob off}, to shift off by an artifice; to put aside; to
delude with a trick."A conspiracy of bishops could
prostrate and fob off the right of the people." --Milton.
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| | Related Terms: | | anklet, armlet, bag, balloon, bangle, beads, bijou, bladder, bracelet, breastpin, brooch, chain, chaplet, charm, chatelaine, circle, coronet, crown, diadem, earring, gem, jewel, locket, necklace, nose ring, pin, pocket, poke, precious stone, rhinestone, ring, sac, sack, stickpin, stone, tiara, torque, wampum, wristband, wristlet |
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