Fob definition
1604 William Shakespeare, Othello, iv, 2.
The ornament on the end of a pocket watch chain is an example of a fob.
- 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
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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
- German foppen (“to mock”)
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- High German fuppe (“a pocket”)
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