Jobbery

C2 16+
Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɑːbəri/

Definitions of jobbery

noun the practice of seeking personal gain through corrupt or dishonest business dealings

Example Sentences

A1 Jobbery is when someone gets a job because of who they know, not because of their skills.

A2 The company was accused of jobbery after hiring the CEO's nephew for a high-level position.

B1 There are laws in place to prevent jobbery and ensure fair hiring practices.

B2 The government official was involved in a scandal involving jobbery and corruption.

C1 Jobbery undermines the meritocracy of the job market and can lead to inefficiency and corruption.

C2 The investigation revealed a network of jobbery and bribery within the organization.

Examples of jobbery in a Sentence

formal The investigation revealed evidence of jobbery within the government procurement process.

informal The company was accused of jobbery for giving preferential treatment to certain employees.

slang I heard there's a lot of jobbery going on in that department.

figurative The corrupt official was known for his jobbery, always finding ways to benefit personally from his position.

Grammatical Forms of jobbery

past tense

jobberied

plural

jobberies

comparative

more jobbery

superlative

most jobbery

present tense

jobberies

future tense

will jobbery

perfect tense

have jobberied

continuous tense

is jobberying

singular

jobbery

positive degree

jobbery

infinitive

to jobbery

gerund

jobberying

participle

jobberied

Origin and Evolution of jobbery

First Known Use: 1690 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'jobbery' originated from the British English term 'jobber', which referred to a person who engaged in corrupt practices or illicit dealings for personal gain.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'jobbery' came to specifically refer to the practice of using a position of power or influence for personal gain through corruption or dishonesty. The term has evolved to encompass a broader range of unethical behavior in business or politics.