Definition of fob
fobbed
;fobbing
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Origin and Etymology of fob
Middle English fobben
First Known Use: 14th century
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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
Origin and Etymology of fob
perhaps akin to German dialect Fuppe pocket
First Known Use: 1630
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FOB
abbreviation
Definition of FOB
free on board
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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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