fob
fob
noun
A small electronic device, often on a keyring, used for access or identification.
"She scanned her key fob to enter the building."
noun
A small pocket, especially in a waistcoat, for a watch or a short chain.
"He kept his grandfather's watch in his fob."
verb
To deceive or put someone off with something inferior or an inadequate excuse.
"Don't try to fob me off with that flimsy excuse."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: watch chain, watch guard, fox, trick, pull a fast one on, play a trick on, play a joke on, play tricks, flim-flam, watch pocket