fobbing

Meanings

• verb

  The act of deceiving or tricking someone, often by providing them with a worthless object or false information.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fobbing
robbing , nobbing , obliging

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Variants

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fob , fobbed , fobbing , fobs , fob off , fobbed off , fobbing off , fobs off

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to hand over a false coin' in the late 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'fobbing' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'fobbe', meaning 'pocket'.

2. In the 18th century, 'fobbing' was used to describe the act of handing over a false coin in a tavern, with the intention of getting a drink for free.

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Related Concepts

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1. deception: The act of deceiving or misleading someone, often with the intention of gaining an advantage.

2. trickery: The use of deceitful or misleading methods to achieve a goal.

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Culture

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In literature, 'fobbing' is used to describe a character's deceptive behavior, often with negative connotations.

How to Memorize "fobbing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone handing over a worthless object to another person with a mischievous grin.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fobbing' with the idea of deceit or trickery.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'False Objects Bring Deception'.

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