[ˌɛfəʊˈbiː], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a forward operating base


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[fɒb], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a chain attached to a watch for carrying in a waistcoat or waistband pocket


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century (denoting a fob pocket in a waistband): origin uncertain; probably related to German dialect Fuppe ‘pocket’

[ˌɛfəʊˈbiː], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a recent immigrant, especially regarded as being unassimilated


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Origin:
1960s: from the initial letters of fresh off the boat; compare with off the boat

[fɒb], (Verb)

Definitions:
- deceitfully attempt to satisfy someone by making excuses or giving them something inferior
(e.g: I was fobbed off with bland reassurances)


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Origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘cheat out of’): origin uncertain; perhaps related to German foppen ‘deceive, cheat, banter’, or to fop