fob

Universal Words verb, noun verb (-bb-) PHRASALVERBS fob sb<->off (with sth) 1 to try to stop sb asking questions or complaining by telling them sth that is not true: Don't let him fob you off with any more excuses. * She wouldn't be fobbed off this time. 2 to give sb sth that is not what they want or is of worse quality than they want: He was unaware that he was being fobbed off with out-of-date stock. noun 1 a short chain that is attached to a watch that is carried in a pocket 2 (also fob watch) a watch that is attached to a fob 3 a small ornament that is attached to a KEYRING, etc.