1. plural of fob; small decorative chains or ribbons attached to a pocket watch
2. plural of fob; small ornaments or charms attached to a keychain

1. third person singular present of fob; deceives or tricks someone
Usage: informal
2. third person singular present of fob; gives something inferior as a substitute

Examples

• The antique pocket watches came with ornate gold fobs.
• She collected small fobs for her keychain from every city she visited.
• The vintage fobs were displayed in the jewelry case.
• He fobs off cheap imitations as genuine antiques.
• The salesman fobs customers with false promises.
• She always fobs her little brother with excuses when he asks for help.