Fob off
verb
To dismiss, get rid of someone or something by deception or dishonesty.
He tried to fob off his old car on me as a 'classic'.
Often appears as...
- fob someone off
- fob something off
Usage tips
Informal
verb
To put someone off or delay them by deceitful or dishonest means.
She fobbed off the telemarketer by saying she was busy.
Often appears as...
- fob off a question
- fob off a request
Usage tips
Informal
verb
To dismiss, get rid of someone or something by deception or dishonesty.
He tried to fob off his old car on me as a 'classic'.
Often appears as...
- fob someone off
- fob something off
Usage tips
Informal
verb
To put someone off or delay them by deceitful or dishonest means.
She fobbed off the telemarketer by saying she was busy.
Often appears as...
- fob off a question
- fob off a request
Usage tips
Informal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Deceptive Intent
Usually implies intent to deceive or trick someone into taking something unwanted.
He fobbed off the damaged goods as rare collectibles.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Forceful
The act is done in a sly or smooth manner, not by force or direct rejection.
She managed to fob off the old computer on her cousin, claiming it was vintage.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Nuance
Often seen as negative or unethical, it's usually not a compliment to fob something off.
Many frowned upon the salesman's tactics after he fobbed off the replica as the real thing.
Pro Tip 1/3Deceptive Intent
Usually implies intent to deceive or trick someone into taking something unwanted.
He fobbed off the damaged goods as rare collectibles.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Forceful
The act is done in a sly or smooth manner, not by force or direct rejection.
She managed to fob off the old computer on her cousin, claiming it was vintage.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Nuance
Often seen as negative or unethical, it's usually not a compliment to fob something off.
Many frowned upon the salesman's tactics after he fobbed off the replica as the real thing.
Pro Tip 1/3Deceptive Intent
Usually implies intent to deceive or trick someone into taking something unwanted.
He fobbed off the damaged goods as rare collectibles.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Forceful
The act is done in a sly or smooth manner, not by force or direct rejection.
She managed to fob off the old computer on her cousin, claiming it was vintage.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Nuance
Often seen as negative or unethical, it's usually not a compliment to fob something off.
Many frowned upon the salesman's tactics after he fobbed off the replica as the real thing.
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