'Fob' definitions:
Definition of 'fob'
(from WordNet)
noun
A vest pocket to hold a pocket watch [syn: fob, watch pocket]
noun
An adornment that hangs from a watch chain
noun
Short chain or ribbon attaching a pocket watch to a man's vest [syn: fob, watch chain, watch guard]
verb
Deceive somebody; "We tricked the teacher into thinking that class would be cancelled next week" [syn: flim-flam, play a joke on, play tricks, trick, fob, fox, pull a fast one on, play a trick on]
Definition of 'Fob'
From: GCIDE
- Fob \Fob\ (f[o^]b), n. [Cf. Prov. G. fuppe pocket.]
- 1. A little pocket for a watch; -- callled also a {watch pocket}. [1913 Webster]
- 2. a short chain or ribbon attached to a pocket watch, usually worn hanging out of the watch pocket, and used to conveniently remove the watch from the watch pocket. [PJC]
- Fob chain, a short watch chain worn with a watch carried in the fob; a fob[2]. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Fob'
From: GCIDE
- Fob \Fob\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Fobbed; p. pr. & vb. n. Fobbing.] [Cf.Fop.] [1913 Webster]
- 1. To beat; to maul. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
- 2. To cheat; to trick; to impose on. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- To fob off, to shift off by an artifice; to put aside; to delude with a trick."A conspiracy of bishops could prostrate and fob off the right of the people." --Milton. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'fob'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- anklet,
- armlet,
- bag,
- balloon,
- bangle,
- beads,
- bijou,
- bladder,
- bracelet,
- breastpin,
- brooch,
- chain,
- chaplet,
- charm,
- chatelaine,
- circle,
- coronet,
- crown,
- diadem,
- earring,
- gem,
- jewel,
- locket,
- necklace,
- nose ring,
- pin,
- pocket,
- poke,
- precious stone,
- rhinestone,
- ring,
- sac,
- sack,
- stickpin,
- stone,
- tiara,
- torque,
- wampum,
- wristband,
- wristlet