Definitions

1. noun

A metal or plastic device attached to a key ring, used to keep a key from scratching or to attach other objects.

“She used her fob to hang her car keys from her belt.”

2. verb

To remove or take something, especially by pulling or tugging.

“He fobbed the old book off his shelf.”

3. verb

To cheat or deceive someone, especially by giving them false information.

“He fobbed off the customer with a series of excuses.”

4. verb

To get rid of something unpleasant or difficult, especially by giving it to someone else.

“She fobbed off the responsibility to her colleague.”