fob

UK /fɒb/ US /fɒb/
noun 9adj 3verb 2name 1

Definitions

noun

1

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.

With a saint at his chin and a seal at his fob.

As soon as they had confined my arms they left me, and remembering the bank-notes which I had in my fob, I began to fear they had come to the knowledge of this circumstance […].

2

A short chain or ribbon to connect such a pocket to the watch.

3

A small ornament attached to such a chain.

4

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.

verb

1

To cheat, to deceive, to trick, to take in, to impose upon someone.

I think it is scurvy, and begin to find myself fobbed in it.

2

To beat; to maul.

adj

1

Alternative letter-case form of FOB (“free on board”).

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