fob

Meanings

• noun

  A small detachable device or object, often shaped like a key or a figurine, used to operate a mechanism or to prevent unauthorized access to an area or container.

  - "He used a fob to open the antique safe."
  - "The security guard checked the executive's fob before allowing entry to the VIP lounge."

• verb

  To deceive or trick someone, often using a small object or false pretense.

  - "The magician successfully fobbed the audience with his sleight of hand."
  - "The salesman tried to fob off an old product as new."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fob
robe , dobe , gobe , mobe , globe

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Homophones

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1. fob (Scottish) : a young male goat
   

2. fob (Slang) : to throw or drop something
   

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Variants

List of all variants of fob that leads to same result
fob , fobs , key fob , key fobs , fobbed , fobbing , FOB , fob off , fobbed off , fobbing off , fobs off , fob someone off with , fob someone or something off , fob something off as

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the Old English term 'fobbe,' meaning 'pouch' or 'bag,' and later came to refer to the small detachable objects used to operate mechanisms or gain access.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'fob' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'fobbe,' meaning 'pouch' or 'bag.'

2. The first known use of a fob as a small detachable device dates back to the 16th century.

3. The term 'fob' is also used in the context of computer security to refer to a small device that generates one-time passwords for secure access to systems.

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Related Concepts

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1. Keychain: A fob is often attached to a keychain, making it a convenient and functional accessory.

2. Security token: A fob can also serve as a security token, providing access to secure areas or systems.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'fob' has been used metaphorically to describe deceit or trickery, as in Shakespeare's 'Othello' when Iago fobs Roderigo with false information. In art, the fob has been depicted as a symbol of wealth and status, often seen in paintings and sculptures of wealthy individuals.

How to Memorize "fob"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, detachable object shaped like a key or figurine that you use to operate a mechanism or gain access to a secure area.
   - Visualize the fob in your hand and imagine the sense of satisfaction and control it brings.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fob' with the idea of access or control.
   - Think of a fob as a small, detachable object that grants you entry or operation of something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym 'FOb' to remember the meaning of the word: 'F' for 'Detachable,' 'O' for 'Object,' and 'B' for 'Operates' or 'Bypasses'.

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