frob
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Meaning · English
Any small device or object (usually hand-sized) which can be manipulated.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Hand me that frob there, will you?
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “frob” mean?
Any small device or object (usually hand-sized) which can be manipulated.
Is “frob” formal or informal?
frob is generally slang.