Is an acronym for "Fresh Off the Boat", and refers to new immigrants to a country (mostly Western). A phrase first coined in New Zealand in the early 90's by Polynesians to differentiate new arrivals (immigrants) from the old country (Tonga, Samoa, etc) from those with a Western upbringing. Now commonly used to describe any person new to a country, who is not well versed with its language or culture (mainly Western). Can be taken as an insult, or a term of endearment (eg; pride of culture).
"That Sione is such a F.O.B. He doesnt speak good English, & last week he walked through the drive-thru at Macca's (Mac Donalds) ..."
by Atiumm November 01, 2007
Someone who moved to this country recently and has a messed up accent not a cool accent...a messed up one and they dont speak correctly
by Alise December 16, 2003
by blaccjacc December 19, 2008
is an acronym for Fresh Of the Boat or Foreigner Over Board. Often used for foreignersmigrating to/and starting a life in a new country.
Today, the word FOB is widely used in Australia to describe south pacific islanders.
Today, the word FOB is widely used in Australia to describe south pacific islanders.
by houstatlantavegas July 26, 2010
"hey when is your F.O.B coming to pick you up?"
well i said 4, its 5 now plus she works on african time as well...so in about 3 more hours."
well i said 4, its 5 now plus she works on african time as well...so in about 3 more hours."
by Nudes05 August 25, 2010
A derogatory adjective for Asians who are "Fresh Off the Boat." It is also commonly used for rich kids from Hong Kong who immigrate to another country and stick together only speaking Cantonese. They often dress in the most expensive clothing possible and favour BMW 325s and Mercedes SLKs. These are further appointed with a variety of Hello Kitty(TM) or other Japanese cute-and-cuddlies. They often have really bizarre english names taken from they think "sounds cool."
by anon. March 27, 2003
Stands for "Fresh Of the Boat"; refers to immigrants who once came to America by boat. In its general sense, it may be applied to any immigrant; but recently, there seems to be a consensus to apply it only to Asian immigrants.
Its definition depends on the person who uses the term.
It may used by Americans to designate any Asian person who lives in America. This usage is offensive: it is a epithet used in place of more appropriate term.
It may also used by long established Asian-Americans to identify new Asian immigrants (thus the phrase "Fresh Off"). This usage is offensive: it denotes the new immigrant's inability to adopt American culture and his/her continuing practice of his/her lifestyle from his/her country of origin.
Its definition depends on the person who uses the term.
It may used by Americans to designate any Asian person who lives in America. This usage is offensive: it is a epithet used in place of more appropriate term.
It may also used by long established Asian-Americans to identify new Asian immigrants (thus the phrase "Fresh Off"). This usage is offensive: it denotes the new immigrant's inability to adopt American culture and his/her continuing practice of his/her lifestyle from his/her country of origin.
by MBausch November 14, 2005