Stockjobbing

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /stɑːkˈdʒɑbɪŋ/

Definitions of stockjobbing

noun the practice of buying and selling stocks frequently in order to make quick profits

Example Sentences

A1 I heard that stockjobbing is a type of financial trading.

A2 Stockjobbing involves buying and selling securities for profit.

B1 Some people view stockjobbing as a risky way to make money in the stock market.

B2 Experienced investors often engage in stockjobbing to capitalize on market fluctuations.

C1 Regulators closely monitor stockjobbing activities to prevent market manipulation.

C2 The practice of stockjobbing has evolved over time with the introduction of new trading technologies.

Examples of stockjobbing in a Sentence

formal Stockjobbing is the practice of speculating in the stock market for quick profits.

informal I heard he's into stockjobbing now, trying to make some fast money.

slang Don't get caught up in all that stockjobbing nonsense, it's risky business.

figurative Her constant stockjobbing with people's emotions eventually caught up with her.

Grammatical Forms of stockjobbing

past tense

stockjobbed

plural

stockjobbings

comparative

more stockjobbing

superlative

most stockjobbing

present tense

stockjob

future tense

will stockjob

perfect tense

have stockjobbed

continuous tense

is stockjobbing

singular

stockjobbing

positive degree

stockjobbing

infinitive

to stockjob

gerund

stockjobbing

participle

stockjobbed

Origin and Evolution of stockjobbing

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'stockjobbing' originated in England during the 17th century.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe speculative trading in the stock market, the term 'stockjobbing' has evolved to encompass a broader range of financial activities and practices related to securities trading.