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Definition of fob
fobbed
;fobbing
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Origin and Etymology of fob
Middle English fobben
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fob
noun
Definition of fob
1 : watch pocket
2 : a short strap, ribbon, or chain attached especially to a pocket watch
3 : an ornament attached to a fob chain
Recent Examples of fob from the Web
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Another building resident told a WVUE-Fox 8 reporter that a key fob was needed to get inside the facility.
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In addition to approximately $60 in rolls of quarters, the electronic key fob to start the Caravan was also taken.
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Suit jackets were worn with shorts that were nearly bloomers in proportion, a fob to summer, while some trousers were festooned with maxi-pockets.
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But officers caught up to them; they were arrested nearby and Hudson was found in possession of the Jeep's key fob.
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Most of the items were made in the 20th century, and some were created especially for sale to tourists — a beaded bow tie, a picture frame and watch fobs, for instance.
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Amenities include a BCycle Station, guest bike parking, long-term indoor bike parking, a workbench and easy key fob access.
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The man sounded the panic button on his key fob and the suspect ran.
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Getting stuff in and out was simple enough thanks to a relatively low loading height and the remote trunk-opening button on the key fob.
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Origin and Etymology of fob
perhaps akin to German dialect Fuppe pocket
Other Clothing Terms
FOB
abbreviation
Definition of FOB
free on board
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FOB Defined for English Language Learners
fob
noun
Definition of fob for English Language Learners
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: a short chain attached especially to a pocket watch
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: a small object that is a decoration on a watch chain or a key ring
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