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fob1

Syllabification: (fob)
Pronunciation: /fäb/

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Definition of fob

noun

(also fob chain)
  • a chain attached to a watch for carrying in a waistcoat or waistband pocket.
  • a small ornament attached to a watch chain.
  • (also fob pocket) a small pocket for carrying a watch.
  • a tab on a key ring.

Origin:

mid 17th century (denoting a fob pocket in a waistband): origin uncertain; probably related to German dialect Fuppe 'pocket'

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