Temporary Employment

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a casual or occasional piece of work, especially one of a routine domestic or manual nature

  • He took on an odd job as a freelance consultant to make some extra money.
  • I did an odd job helping my neighbor paint his fence last weekend.
  • I picked up an odd job delivering pizzas for some quick cash.
  • Being a parent sometimes feels like a never-ending series of odd jobs.

noun the act of making something more casual or informal

  • The casualization of the workplace has led to a more relaxed dress code.
  • I love the casualization of this restaurant, I can just wear jeans and a t-shirt.
  • The casualization of dating these days is all about keeping it chill and low-key.
  • The casualization of relationships can sometimes lead to misunderstandings and lack of commitment.