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fobbing

/fɒbɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does fobbing mean?

verb

to cheat or deceive someone by pretending to offer them something, especially a prize or a reward, in order to get them to do something or to part with their money.

Example

"The scammer was accused of fobbing off the victim with a fake prize."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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