Subgenre of the Asian Community

Acronym for "Fresh of the Boat". Commonly used for first generation immigrants. Applies to all, even if they did not come by boat.

Common Characteristics of a Fob:
1. Abuses free samples
2. Steals napkins
3. Speaks fobbish
4. Lifestyle coincides with the country of birth

Can also be used as a degrading term towards Asians.
Is that fob trying to eat jello with chopsticks?
by Infomaker June 29, 2003
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The electronic device that comes attached to most new car keys which locks and unlocks the doors from a distance.
My old-ass car has electric locks, but no key fobs.
by toad in the road January 24, 2010
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A racially derogatory term used by confused Asian Americans who forgot their roots. They subconsciously think they are somehow superior because they can speak "white" language better than their native brothers and sisters. It's so ingrained in them that they think it is funny. Ever wonder why English in Asian accent sounds funny whereas European accent is considered sexy? Wake up Twinkies and Black Wannabes!
Adj. He/she sounds like a fob.

N. That fob is so goofy.
by Yi Hwang February 25, 2006
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In addition to an extremely racist term to describe someone who attempts to integrate into American culture despite not speaking the language and is looked down on by society for being different, it also means a keychain or lanyard.
Check out my cute new Hello Kitty fob! My friend Art sent it to me from JAPAN, yo.
by purplefeltangel March 10, 2006
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When a filipino switches F's and P's
Example: Fob = Pob.
by Flip May 1, 2002
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A digital device which is usually found on one's keychain to unlock their vehicle from a distance.

Also used to sound an alarm, or open the cargo compartment for a vehicle.

Particularly useful for the compulsive shopper.
If I didn't have my fob with me, I'd have to put down my groceries to unlock the car.
by Justin May 1, 2002
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hey did you seen jon he got a 4 gb fob
by Notcarter April 22, 2009
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