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Webster 1913 Edition


Jobbing

Job′bing

,
Adj.
1.
Doing chance work or odd jobs;
as, a
jobbing
carpenter
.
2.
Using opportunities of public service for private gain;
as, a
jobbing
politician
.
London Sat. Rev.
Jobbing house
,
a mercantile establishment which buys from importers, wholesalers or manufacturers, and sells to retailers.
[U.S.]

Definition 2024


jobbing

jobbing

English

Verb

jobbing

  1. present participle of job
    The jobbing foundryman has very little control over the nature of the jobs which come his way.

Noun

jobbing (plural jobbings)

  1. A temporary or contract post of employment.
    • 1849, The Lancet London
      We have not lost sight of the various proceedings, appointments, jobbings, &c, at University College.

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