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Definition fob in British English

fob verb

verb
/fɒb/
1

to give someone an answer or explanation that is not true or complete, in order to make them stop asking questions or complaining

Example

I'm tired of being fobbed off.

Example

The politicians on the panel just fob off questioners with banal responses.

Synonyms and related words
reply answer respond misspeak deceive make up
2

to give someone something that is not what they want or need

Example

Customers complain they're being fobbed off with an inferior model.

Synonyms and related words
give present hand
Definition fob in British English