fobbed

Meanings

• To deceive or cheat someone, often by presenting something false as true.

  - "He fobbed off the buyer with a fake watch."
  - "She was fobbed with a contract that contained unfair terms."

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Variants

List of all variants of fobbed that leads to same result
fob , fobbed , fobbing , fobs , fob off , fobbed off , fobbing off , fobs off

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The origin of the word 'fobbed' can be traced back to the late 15th century. The word 'fob' originally referred to a pouch or a bag, often used to carry small items. Over time, the verb 'to fob' came to mean 'to deceive or cheat someone' by presenting them with something false or misleading. This usage of the word 'fobbed' first appeared in the late 15th century in Middle English texts.

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