I. ˈfäb transitive verb
( fobbed ; fob·bing )
Etymology: Middle English fobben
Date: 14th century
archaic : deceive , cheat
II. noun
Etymology: perhaps akin to German dialect Fuppe pocket
Date: 1630
1. : watch pocket
2. : a short strap, ribbon, or chain attached especially to a pocket watch
3. : an ornament attached to a fob chain