fob
1a small pocket just below the waistline in pants, designed for a watch, keys, change, etc.: Compare watch pocket.
especially formerly,
a short chain or ribbon, usually with a medallion or similar ornament, attached to a watch and worn hanging from a pocket.
the medallion or ornament itself.
key fob: The fob allows students 24/7 access into the residence building and their rooms.I could never find my nail clipper in my purse, so now I’m using it as a fob on my keychain.
Origin of fob
1Other definitions for fob (2 of 3)
Archaic. to cheat; deceive.
fob off,
to cheat someone by substituting something spurious or inferior; palm off (often followed by on): He tried to fob off an inferior brand on us.
to put (someone) off by deception or trickery: She fobbed us off with false promises.
Origin of fob
2Other definitions for f.o.b. (3 of 3)
free on board: without charge to the buyer for goods placed on board a carrier at the point of shipment: automobiles shipped f.o.b. Detroit.
Origin of f.o.b.
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British Dictionary definitions for fob (1 of 4)
/ (fɒb) /
a chain or ribbon by which a pocket watch is attached to a waistcoat
any ornament hung on such a chain
a small pocket in a man's waistcoat, for holding a watch
a metal or plastic tab on a key ring
Origin of fob
1British Dictionary definitions for fob (2 of 4)
/ (fɒb) /
Origin of fob
2British Dictionary definitions for fob (3 of 4)
/ (fɒb) /
NZ slang a Pacific Islander who has newly arrived in New Zealand
Origin of fob
3British Dictionary definitions for f.o.b. (4 of 4)
FOB
/ commerce /
free on board
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