fob Synonyms
Another word for fob
• noun (Context 1)
A small electronic security device or remote control, typically attached to a key ring, used to unlock doors or vehicles.
"She tapped her key key fob against the security pad to unlock the office door."
• noun (Context 2)
A short chain or ribbon attached to a pocket watch, or a small ornament attached to such a chain or to a key ring.
"His grandfather's antique pocket watch featured a heavy gold watch chain."
• verb (Context 3)
To deceive or trick someone, often by passing off something inferior as genuine, or to dismiss someone with a fabricated excuse (typically used with 'off').
"The salesman tried to fob off off a defective laptop on the unsuspecting customer."
• noun (Context 4)
A small pocket just below the waistband of a pair of men's trousers, originally designed for carrying a pocket watch.
"He slid the silver coin into the fob pocket of his jeans for safekeeping."