US /fɑb/ UK /fɒb/
noun verb

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    a small ornament or device attached to a key ring or watch chain

    He pressed the fob to unlock the car from across the lot.

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Synonyms
1 noun · a small ornament or device... tabornamentcharmtrinkettag

Etymology

Of uncertain origin, attested from the 17th century; possibly related to German dialect Fuppe ('pocket') or Low German fobke ('small pocket').

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