frob

1) VERB 1. (transitive) Abbreviation of "frobnicate". To tweak or fiddle around with the physical element(s) of some technology, typically in a random, aimless, or silly way. -While tweaking something tends to imply smaller/finer adjustments, frobbing something generally suggests larger more erratic movements. 2. To perform a task (especially a technological one) that is clear to the speaker but too complex or tedious to be explained, so that outside help is not helpful. NOUN 1. Abbreviation of "frobnitz". Slang for "widget", "gizmo", or "thing"; generally (but not exclusively) used in contexts related to technology. Etymology: Originates (circa