Be/Get Pink-Slipped

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈpɪŋk-slɪpt/

Definitions of be/get pink-slipped

verb to be fired or dismissed from a job

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of be/get pink-slipped in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of be/get pink-slipped

past tense

was/were pink-slipped

plural

are/get pink-slipped

comparative

more pink-slipped

superlative

most pink-slipped

present tense

is/getting pink-slipped

future tense

will be pink-slipped

perfect tense

has/have been pink-slipped

continuous tense

is being pink-slipped

singular

is/getting pink-slipped

positive degree

pink-slipped

infinitive

to be/get pink-slipped

gerund

being pink-slipped

participle

pink-slipped

Origin and Evolution of be/get pink-slipped

First Known Use: 1915 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'pink slip' originated in the United States in the early 20th century as a way to refer to a notice of termination given to an employee.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'pink slip' evolved to specifically refer to a notice of termination or dismissal from employment, and the phrase 'get pink-slipped' came to mean being fired or laid off from a job.