fob: Meaning and Definition of

fob

1. a small pocket just below the waistline in trousers for a watch, keys, change, etc. Cf. watch pocket.
2. a short chain or ribbon, usually with a medallion or similar ornament, attached to a watch and worn hanging from a pocket.
3. the medallion or ornament itself.

fob

1. to cheat; deceive.
2. He tried to fob off an inferior brand on us.
1. to cheat someone by substituting something spurious or inferior; palm off (often fol. by on):He tried to fob off an inferior brand on us.
2. to put (someone) off by deception or trickery:She fobbed us off with false promises.

f.o.b.

1. free on board: without charge to the buyer for goods placed on board a carrier at the point of shipment: automobiles shipped f.o.b. Detroit.