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fob

The correct spelling is fob.

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noun

IPA: /fɒb/

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The correct spelling is fob. A little pocket near the waistline of a pair of trousers or in a waistcoat or vest to hold a pocketwatch; a watch pocket.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 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. 2.A short chain or ribbon to connect such a pocket to the watch.
  3. 3.A small ornament attached to such a chain. (See Usage Notes below)
  4. 4.A hand-held remote control device used to lock/unlock motor cars etc.

verb

  1. 1.To cheat, to deceive, to trick, to take in, to impose upon someone.
  2. 2.To beat; to maul.

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