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- [fob]
- /fɒb/
- /fɒb/
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- [fob]
- /fɒb/
Definitions of fobs word
- noun fobs a small pocket just below the waistline in trousers for a watch, keys, change, etc. Compare watch pocket. 1
- noun fobs a short chain or ribbon, usually with a medallion or similar ornament, attached to a watch and worn hanging from a pocket. 1
- noun fobs the medallion or ornament itself. 1
- verb with object fobs Archaic. to cheat; deceive. 1
- noun fobs Plural form of fob. 1
- noun fobs plural of fob. 0
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Origin of fobs
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 Fobs
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fobs popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
fobs usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fobs
noun fobs
- 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.
Top questions with fobs
- what is a fobs?
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