Fob off

Verb

Definitions

1.VerbTo use lies, excuses, or deceit to satisfy (someone); to deceitfully appease someone by giving something that is spurious or inferior from what was wanted or expected.

"When I phoned up, I was fobbed off with a string of excuses."

2.VerbTo fraudulently dispose of (goods).

"He fobbed off the forgery as genuine."

🔗 Find words with "fob off" in A2Z Word Finder

The Daily Word NerdA new word, a puzzle, and a fun fact — free in your inbox every morning.

Free forever · unsubscribe anytime · all 14 newsletters

That email did not go through — please check it and try again.