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Fobbing: meaning, definitions and examples

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fobbing

 

[ ˈfɒbɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

deceptive act

Fobbing refers to the act of deceiving or tricking someone by presenting false information or pretending to be something one is not. It often implies a sense of cleverness in the deception and can relate to various situations, such as fraud or misleading someone in a conversation. This term is often used in contexts where one person tries to put something over on another, getting them to believe a lie or to accept false pretenses.

Synonyms

deceive, fool, mislead, trick

Examples of usage

  • He was fobbing her off with excuses.
  • They were accused of fobbing the investors.
  • Don't fob me off with that story.

Translations

Translations of the word "fobbing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desprezar

🇮🇳 अनादर करना

🇩🇪 verachten

🇮🇩 menyepelekan

🇺🇦 зневажати

🇵🇱 lekceważyć

🇯🇵 軽視する

🇫🇷 mépriser

🇪🇸 menospreciar

🇹🇷 küçümsemek

🇰🇷 경시하다

🇸🇦 ازدراء

🇨🇿 pohrdat

🇸🇰 pohrdať

🇨🇳 轻视

🇸🇮 zaničevati

🇮🇸 fyrirlíta

🇰🇿 құрметтемеу

🇬🇪 გან disregard

🇦🇿 kiçiltmək

🇲🇽 menospreciar

Word origin

The word 'fobbing' originates from the early 19th century, derived from the term 'fob,' which means to deceive or cheat. The term 'fob' itself is believed to have roots in the Dutch word 'fobben,' meaning to deceive or to cheat. This was further influenced by the British society where it was commonly used to describe the act of dodging responsibility or avoiding the truth through elaborate stories or manipulations. Today, 'fobbing' is often used in informal contexts and carries a negative connotation, as it implies dishonesty and trickery. The evolution of the word reflects changes in language and culture, particularly in its association with deceitful behavior in social interactions.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,793, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.