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fobbed

 

[ fɒbd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

deceptive action

To fobbed someone typically means to deceive or trick them, often by presenting a false front or misrepresentation. This term suggests an act of manipulation, where one party manages to divert another's attention or to defraud them. It is often used in situations where someone is getting away with something due to another's gullibility or lack of awareness.

Synonyms

deceive, defraud, fool, trick

Examples of usage

  • He fobbed off his responsibilities onto his assistant.
  • She tried to fobbed me by claiming she was busy.
  • They fobbed us into thinking the project was successful.

Translations

Translations of the word "fobbed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enganado

🇮🇳 धोखा दिया हुआ

🇩🇪 hingehalten

🇮🇩 ditipu

🇺🇦 обманутий

🇵🇱 oszukany

🇯🇵 だまされた

🇫🇷 duper

🇪🇸 engañado

🇹🇷 aldatılmış

🇰🇷 속은

🇸🇦 مخدوع

🇨🇿 oškubán

🇸🇰 ožobraný

🇨🇳 被欺骗

🇸🇮 osvoboditi

🇮🇸 svikinn

🇰🇿 алдау

🇬🇪 დაცინული

🇦🇿 aldadılmış

🇲🇽 engañado

Word origin

The word 'fob' has its origins in the early 19th century, deriving from the German word 'fuppen', which means 'to deceive or cheat'. It has been used in various contexts to describe the act of tricking or misleading someone, often through artifice or deception. The term has evolved to encompass a wider usage in English vernacular, often implying a clever or cunning approach to dissuade someone from their expectations or to con someone into a situation that benefits the deceiver. The word 'fobbed' itself is a past tense or participle form of 'fob', indicating that the act has already taken place. Its usage in literature and conversation suggests a playful yet cautious approach to interactions, often with a hint of mistrust or savoir-faire in navigating social relationships.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,875, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.