odd-jobber
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odd-jobber — odd job·ber … English syllables
odd-jobber — (ˈ) ̷ ̷|jäbə(r) noun Etymology: odd job + er : odd jobman * * * odd jobbˈer or oddˈ jobman noun • • • Main Entry: ↑odd … Useful english dictionary
odd-job — odd jobber. odd jobber, n. /od job /, v.i., odd jobbed, odd jobbing. to work at a series of unrelated or unspecialized jobs, often of a low paying or menial nature. [1855 60] * * * … Universalium
odd-job — adjective not regular or skilled found only odd job employment • Similar to: ↑part time, ↑parttime * * * ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ intransitive verb Etymology: from the noun phrase odd job … Useful english dictionary
odd — adj. & n. adj. 1 extraordinary, strange, queer, remarkable, eccentric. 2 casual, occasional, unconnected (odd jobs; odd moments). 3 not normally noticed or considered; unpredictable (in some odd corner; picks up odd bargains). 4 additional;… … Useful english dictionary
odd job — n. usu. odd jobs a casual or isolated piece of work, esp. one of a routine domestic or manual nature Derivatives: odd jobber n. odd jobbing n … Useful english dictionary
odd job — noun a casual or isolated piece of domestic or manual work. Derivatives odd jobber noun odd jobbing noun … English new terms dictionary
jobber — job·ber n 1: a wholesaler who operates on a small scale or who sells only to retailers and institutions 2: a person who works by the job Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 … Law dictionary
jobber — (n.) one who does odd jobs, 1706, agent noun from JOB (Cf. job) … Etymology dictionary
jobber — /job euhr/, n. 1. a wholesale merchant, esp. one selling to retailers. 2. a pieceworker. 3. (formerly) a merchant who deals in special, odd, or job lots. 4. a person who practices jobbery. [1660 70; JOB1 + ER1] * * * … Universalium
