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fob

/fɒb/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A little pocket near the waistline of a pair of trousers or in a waistcoat or vest to hold a pocketwatch; a watch pocket.
  2. A short chain or ribbon to connect such a pocket to the watch.
  3. A small ornament attached to such a chain. (See Usage Notes below)
  4. A hand-held remote control device used to lock/unlock motor cars etc.
  5. To cheat, to deceive, to trick, to take in, to impose upon someone.
  6. To beat; to maul.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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