fob Meaning & Definition
What Does Fob Mean?
As a noun, fob means A little pocket near the waistline of a pair of trousers or in a waistcoat or vest to hold money or valuables, especially a pocket watch. It can also mean A short chain or ribbon to connect such a pocket to the watch. As a verb, it means To cheat, to deceive, to trick, to take in, to impose upon someone. As an adjective, it means Alternative letter-case form of FOB (“free on board”).
Quick Facts About Fob
| Part of speech | noun, verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //fɒb// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | trick, fox and watch chain |
| Plural | fobs |
| Verb forms | fobs, fobbing, fobbed |
Fob Definition (Noun)
- A little pocket near the waistline of a pair of trousers or in a waistcoat or vest to hold money or valuables, especially a pocket watch.
- A short chain or ribbon to connect such a pocket to the watch.
- A small ornament attached to such a chain.
fob seal
- A hand-held electronic device that can be used as a remote control or as a key to unlock motor cars, doors, etc., and thus, modern car keys.
Fob as a Verb
- To cheat, to deceive, to trick, to take in, to impose upon someone.
- To beat; to maul.
Fob as an Adjective
- Alternative letter-case form of FOB (“free on board”).
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.
- A small ornament attached to such a chain. (See Usage Notes below)
- A hand-held remote control device used to lock/unlock motor cars etc.
Synonyms of Fob
Fob synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Fob
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Fob in a Sentence
fob seal
Word Forms & Grammar
fob (plural fobs)
fob (third-person singular simple present fobs, present participle fobbing, simple past and past participle fobbed)
fob (not comparable)
Words That Rhyme With Fob
Origin of Fob
Origin 1: From Low German Fobke (“pocket”) or High Prussian Fuppe (“pocket”), probably related to Swedish ficka (“pocket”), Old Danish fikke, Alemannic German figge, Middle Dutch vicke, all from Proto-Germanic *fikkja, of uncertain ultimate origin:
Origin 2: Also see Ficke.
Origin 3: From German foppen (“to mock”).
Origin 4: Abbreviation.
Pronouncing Fob
You say fob as //fɒb//. It has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Fob
Is fob a noun or a verb?
Fob is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb and an adjective.
What is another word for fob?
Words with a similar meaning to fob include trick, fox and watch chain. See the full list of fob synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of fob?
The plural of fob is fobs.
What is the past tense of fob?
The past tense of fob is fobbed. The present participle is fobbing.