How Do You Spell FOBBED?

Pronunciation: [fˈɒbd] (IPA)

The word "fobbed" is spelled with the letter "o" followed by a double "b" and a "d". In IPA phonetic transcription, it is represented as /fɒbd/. This word means to deceive or trick someone by giving them a false impression. "Fobbed" could also indicate someone being given a fake or inferior object instead of the promised or expected one. It is important to spell words correctly so that the intended meaning is clear, especially in written communication.

FOBBED Meaning and Definition

1. Fobbed is a verb that conveys the action of deceiving or tricking someone through the use of falsehoods, misleading information, or evasive tactics. The term is often utilized in informal or colloquial language, particularly in British English. When someone is fobbed off, it implies that they have been purposely misled or given an unsatisfactory or irrelevant response in order to avoid addressing their concerns or providing them with the desired information or outcome.

   The term "fobbed" originated from the noun "fob" which refers to a small pocket or pouch that attaches to a keychain or chain. This keychain fob would typically hold important items such as small keys or important tokens. Metaphorically, being fobbed off can be likened to being given an insignificant or trivial item in exchange for what one actually desired or deserved.

   Fobbing someone off can also involve the act of distracting or diverting their attention away from the main issue or problem at hand, often by offering vague explanations or excuses. It is a way to evade responsibility or avoid dealing with a situation directly. Fobbing can occur in various contexts, including customer service interactions, personal relationships, or professional environments. Being fobbed off can lead to frustration, dissatisfaction, or a breakdown in trust between individuals or parties involved.

   Overall, "fobbed" encompasses the act of intentionally misleading or deceiving someone, typically resulting in them being given inadequate or irrelevant information in order to avoid addressing their concerns or providing the desired outcome.

Common Misspellings for FOBBED

• fobid
• nobbed
• fowed
• foubnd
• bobed
• forhed
• forwed
• thobbed
• mobed
• foged
• fobed
• foubd
• fibred
• focued
• sobed
• robbede
• forved
• foced
• obied
• owbed
• pebbed
• obbed
• obded
• fabbed
• fobbe
• tobbe
• febbe
• fohbe
• fotbed
• foobel
• forbeod
• Fotbead
• Foysed

Etymology of FOBBED

The word "fobbed" is derived from the verb "fob", which has its roots in Old French and Germanic languages.

In Old French, the word "fob" meant "cheat" or "deceive". It can be traced back to the Middle English word "foppen", which means to trick or mock. The Germanic origin of the word can be found in the Old High German term "ffoppen" or "foppen", which refers to jesting or making a fool of someone.

Over time, the word "fob" came to have additional meanings, such as to palm off counterfeit goods, to deceive by substituting something, or to trick someone into taking something of little value instead of what they expected.

The past tense form "fobbed" is used to denote an action that has already occurred.

Similar spelling words for FOBBED

• foaled,
• fouled,
• fogged,
• Lobbied,
• Rubbed,
• Foamed,
• Nabbed,
• Fibbed,
• forked,
• Bobbed,
• subbed,
• Ebbed,
• Forbade,
• webbed,
• Mobbed,
• forced,
• forged,
• forbid,
• forbad,
• Sobbed,
• jabbed,
• fibber,
• Forded,
• Robbed,
• Fooled,
• formed,
• Dabbed.

Conjugate verb Fobbed

CONDITIONAL

I would fobbed

you would fobbed

he/she/it would fobbed

we would fobbed

they would fobbed

I would fob

we would fob

you would fob

he/she/it would fob

they would fob

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be fobbing

you would be fobbing

he/she/it would be fobbing

we would be fobbing

they would be fobbing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have fobbed

you would have fobbed

he/she/it would have fobbed

we would have fobbed

they would have fobbed

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been fobbing

you would have been fobbing

he/she/it would have been fobbing

we would have been fobbing

they would have been fobbing

FUTURE

I will fob

you will fob

he/she/it will fob

we will fob

they will fob

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be fobbing

you will be fobbing

he/she/it will be fobbing

we will be fobbing

they will be fobbing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have fobbed

you will have fobbed

he/she/it will have fobbed

we will have fobbed

they will have fobbed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been fobbing

you will have been fobbing

he/she/it will have been fobbing

we will have been fobbing

they will have been fobbing

IMPERATIVE

you fob

we let´s fob

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to fob

PAST

I fobbed

you fobbed

he/she/it fobbed

we fobbed

they fobbed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was fobbing

you were fobbing

he/she/it was fobbing

we were fobbing

they were fobbing

PAST PARTICIPLE

fobbed

PAST PERFECT

I had fobbed

you had fobbed

he/she/it had fobbed

we had fobbed

they had fobbed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been fobbing

you had been fobbing

he/she/it had been fobbing

we had been fobbing

they had been fobbing

PRESENT

I fob

you fob

he/she/it fobs

we fob

they fob

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am fobbing

you are fobbing

he/she/it is fobbing

we are fobbing

they are fobbing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

fobbing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have fobbed

you have fobbed

he/she/it has fobbed

we have fobbed

they have fobbed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been fobbing

you have been fobbing

he/she/it has been fobbing

we have been fobbing

they have been fobbing