Fob ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Fob ( noun )

1. A small ornament or trinket worn on a chain or ribbon around the neck.
2. A short chain or ribbon attached to a pocket watch, used to wind it and keep it safe.
3. A small pocket watch carried on a chain or ribbon.

Origin:

It is believed to have derived from the old english word foppe, meaning "trick" or "cheat" which later evolved to mean "a short chain or ribbon attached to a pocket watch, used to wind it and keep it safe" and later came to mean "a small ornament or trinket worn on a chain or ribbon around the neck". also, it is a short form of the word fob watch which means a pocket watch that is carried on a chain or ribbon.

Examples:

1. He pulled out his fob watch to check the time.
2. She wore a silver locket on a gold fob.
3. He attached his fob to his waistcoat pocket.
4. The fob on his watch was made of gold.
5. He was always checking the time on his fob watch.

(As a verb)

Fob ( verb )

1. A small ornament or trinket worn on a chain or ribbon around the neck.
2. A short chain or ribbon attached to a pocket watch, used to wind it and keep it safe.
3. A small pocket watch carried on a chain or ribbon.

Origin:

It is believed to have derived from the old english word foppe, meaning "trick" or "cheat" which later evolved to mean "a short chain or ribbon attached to a pocket watch, used to wind it and keep it safe" and later came to mean "a small ornament or trinket worn on a chain or ribbon around the neck". also, it is a short form of the word fob watch which means a pocket watch that is carried on a chain or ribbon.

Examples:

1. He pulled out his fob watch to check the time.
2. She wore a silver locket on a gold fob.
3. He attached his fob to his waistcoat pocket.
4. The fob on his watch was made of gold.
5. He was always checking the time on his fob watch.