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.