fob
fob /ˈfɔb/
noun
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Short chain or ribbon attaching a pocket watch to a man's vest
(
fob
, watch chain
, watch guard
)
short chain or ribbon attaching a pocket watch to a man's vest
-
An adornment that hangs from a watch chain
(
fob
)
an adornment that hangs from a watch chain
-
A vest pocket to hold a pocket watch
(
fob
, watch pocket
)
a vest pocket to hold a pocket watch
verb
-
[Archaic]
Deceive somebody
(
flim-flam
, fob
[Archaic] , fox
, play a joke on
, play a trick on
, play tricks
, pull a fast one on
[Informal] , pull a fast one
[Informal] , take for a ride
[Informal] , trick
)
deceive somebody
We tricked the teacher into thinking that class would be cancelled next week
We tricked the teacher into thinking that class would be cancelled next week