2006-10-31 11:58:56 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
FOB: Fresh off the boat or fresh off the border. It's a derogatory term for immigrants. Or a key chain (as in key fob).
2006-10-31 12:02:12 · answer #1 · answered by M L 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A fob is a chain used to secure a pocket watch to an article of clothing, or any ornament that hangs from such a chain. This includes items hanging off a keychain. The term is also used when referring to electronic security key devices (clickers for cars).
2006-11-01 01:56:51 · answer #2 · answered by Johnna L 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Its an international Commerce term
(incoterms) used by importers and exporters to correctly understand each other during the transaction.
FOB = Free on Board
This means that the importer (purchaser)will pay the exporter (seller) the cost of the merchandise, plus any other charge necessary until the merchandise is on board of the ship docked in the port of origin.
2006-10-31 20:16:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Fob
noun: short chain or ribbon attaching a pocket watch to a man's vest
noun: an adornment that hangs from a watch chain
noun: a vest pocket to hold a pocket watch
verb: deceive somebody
FOB:
Free On Board
Frequencies of Brilliance
Fresh Off the Boat (Slang)
From Our Berth - a commerce term, indicating that the quoted price doesn't include shipping, as you are accepting it "from our berth (shipping dock)"
2006-11-01 15:02:47 · answer #4 · answered by Angie 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
FOB - fresh off the boat...for immigrants living in the USA.
2006-10-31 20:02:28 · answer #5 · answered by cookiedough. 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It can also be a babble attached to the end of a pocket watch chain- a watch fob. Way retro but hey, maybe it's what you were asking.
2006-10-31 20:03:56 · answer #6 · answered by Sphinx 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
its the leather strap that is attached to a pocket watch, designed to easily locate the watch and see what time it is. the fob is supposed to hang out of the pocket of your pants. usually the front pocket.
2006-10-31 20:14:56 · answer #7 · answered by Rude dog 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
F.O.B. ("Free On Board") is an international shipping term. "It means that the seller pays for transportation of the goods to the port of shipment, plus loading costs. The buyer pays freight, insurance, unloading costs and transportation from the port of destination to his factory. "
2006-10-31 20:12:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
In What context. In relation to immigrants it means fresh off the boat-it is a hateful offensive thing to say. Who said it what else did they say?
2006-10-31 20:59:43 · answer #9 · answered by Tridda AKA K.B.J.G 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
idk...maybe the band. F.O.B...Fall Out Boy. they r so awsome...<3
2006-10-31 20:07:54 · answer #10 · answered by [Muffin.Monster] 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋