Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fobbing
verb
/ˈfɒb.ɪŋ/
Definition
The act of deceiving or tricking someone, often by presenting a false front or misleading appearance.
Examples
- He tried fobbing me off with excuses for not attending the meeting.
- Instead of addressing my questions, she kept fobbing me off with vague answers.
- They were fobbing the customers off with substandard products.
Meaning
To fob someone off means to avoid giving them what they want by giving them something less desirable or by lying to them.
Synonyms
- deceiving
- misleading
- tricking
- dismissing
