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- [fob]
- /fɒb/
- /fɒb/
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- [fob]
- /fɒb/
Definitions of fob word
- noun fob a small pocket just below the waistline in trousers for a watch, keys, change, etc. Compare watch pocket. 1
- noun fob a short chain or ribbon, usually with a medallion or similar ornament, attached to a watch and worn hanging from a pocket. 1
- noun fob the medallion or ornament itself. 1
- verb with object fob Archaic. to cheat; deceive. 1
- noun fob A chain attached to a watch for carrying in a waistcoat or waistband pocket. 1
- countable noun fob In former times, a fob was a short chain or piece of cloth which fastened a man's watch to his clothing. 0
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Origin of fob
First appearance:
before 1645 One of the 44% oldest English words
1645-55; origin uncertain; compare German dialect Fuppe pocket
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Parts of speech for Fob
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fob popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
fob usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fob
noun fob
- fool — to trick, deceive, or impose on: They tried to fool him.
- dandy — A dandy is a man who thinks a great deal about his appearance and always dresses in smart clothes.
- buck — A buck is a US or Australian dollar.
- cap — A cap is a soft, flat hat with a curved part at the front which is called a peak. Caps are usually worn by men and boys.
- dude — a man excessively concerned with his clothes, grooming, and manners.
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