Pronunciation: /ˈpɪŋk-slɪpt/
verb to be fired or dismissed from a job
A1 If you don't do your job properly, you might get pink-slipped.
A2 She was afraid of getting pink-slipped after making a mistake at work.
B1 Employees who consistently underperform may be pink-slipped by their employers.
B2 After the company went bankrupt, many employees were pink-slipped.
C1 The CEO decided to pink-slip several executives due to financial difficulties.
C2 Being pink-slipped can be a devastating experience for anyone, regardless of their position in the company.
adjective having been fired or dismissed from a job
A1 She was pink-slipped from her job last week.
A2 He got pink-slipped after the company downsized.
B1 Employees who are pink-slipped may be eligible for unemployment benefits.
B2 Being pink-slipped can be a difficult experience, but it can also lead to new opportunities.
C1 After being pink-slipped, she decided to start her own business.
C2 Despite getting pink-slipped, he remained positive and focused on finding a new job.
formal After multiple warnings, the employee was finally pink-slipped for consistent underperformance.
informal I heard Sarah got pink-slipped from her job at the marketing agency.
slang He was so lazy at work, it was only a matter of time before he got pink-slipped.
figurative Losing that account was a huge blow to the company, it was like getting pink-slipped in the middle of a recession.
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