Talk:Key fob

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How does this relate to keychain and keyring? Someone merge, please, who's familiar with the term. [[User:Meelar|Meelar (talk)]] 20:37, 2004 Sep 7 (UTC)

Key fobs have key rings on them, Key rings are just the metal loop that you put keys on, and a Key chain is a key ring populated with keys and other key rings. A key chain can also be a chain that attaches to you belt loop with a key ring on the end of it. At least this is what these items are in U.S. Midwest dilect.

Etymology
Can anyone clarify what "fob" means...is it an acronym? abbreviation?


 * It is actually a word, fob is a adornment that hangs from a chain or ring. --Thax 21:46, 19 February 2006 (UTC)

Please add the etymology to the |article. Jidanni (talk) 04:19, 2 January 2008 (UTC)


 * It is NOT synonymous with the term keychain. There are several Mercedes models where there is no actually key for the car, only keyless entry, a fob you keep in your pocket, and a start button which starts the car only if the fob is somewhere in the cabin. Darqcyde (talk) 16:30, 18 February 2009 (UTC)


 * I see it, off the top of my head, as a combination of the words FOndle and knoB. Maybe that's because I'm a guy? WonderWheeler (talk) 01:46, 15 April 2010 (UTC)

Request photograph
Edward 12:47, 27 December 2006 (UTC)
 * Photos already included  Alex Muller  20:30, 24 June 2008 (UTC)