fob Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a vest pocket to hold a pocket watch
    watch pocket.
  2. noun an adornment that hangs from a watch chain
  3. noun short chain or ribbon attaching a pocket watch to a man's vest
    watch guard; watch chain.
  4. verb deceive somebody
    play tricks; flim-flam; play a joke on; fox; pull a fast one on; trick; play a trick on.
    • We tricked the teacher into thinking that class would be cancelled next week

WordNet

Fob noun
Etymology
Cf.Prov. G. fuppe pocket.
Definitions
  1. A little pocket for a watch.
Fob transitive verb
Etymology
Cf.Fop.
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Fobbed present participle & verbal noun Fobbing
Definitions
  1. To beat; to maul. Obs.
  2. To cheat; to trick; to impose on. Shak. Milton.

Webster 1913