Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɑbɪŋ/

Definitions of jobbing

verb engaging in small or occasional pieces of work, especially as a freelancer or independent contractor

Example Sentences

A1 She enjoys jobbing as a freelance writer.

A2 He is jobbing as a delivery driver while looking for a full-time position.

B1 Many college students jobbing part-time to help cover their expenses.

B2 After retiring from his career, he decided to start jobbing as a consultant.

C1 She has been jobbing in the entertainment industry for over a decade, taking on various roles.

C2 The company specializes in jobbing out specific tasks to freelancers for efficiency.

Examples of jobbing in a Sentence

formal The practice of jobbing involves buying and selling securities for short-term gains.

informal My friend is always jobbing around with different part-time gigs.

slang I heard he's been jobbing at the local bar to make some extra cash.

figurative She's been jobbing her way through life, taking on different roles and experiences.

Grammatical Forms of jobbing

past tense

jobbed

plural

jobbings

comparative

more jobbing

superlative

most jobbing

present tense

job

future tense

will job

perfect tense

have jobbed

continuous tense

is jobbing

singular

jobbing

positive degree

jobbing

infinitive

to job

gerund

jobbing

participle

jobbed

Origin and Evolution of jobbing

First Known Use: 1520 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'jobbing' originated from the Middle English term 'jobben' which meant to strike, thrust or stab.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'jobbing' evolved to refer to various forms of work or tasks done for payment, especially small or occasional jobs.