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jobby

jobby noun: a job that is also a hobby: a dream job or passion project; or, a side hustle. Also the alternative spelling of jobbie.

Noun

jobby

  1. (slang) A job that is also a hobby: a dream job or passion project; or, a side hustle.
    • Photography is my friend's jobby.
  2. (rare, slang) A hobby pursued with job-like earnestness and dedication.
    • Baking takes up so much of her time, it's practically a jobby.

Also used as

jobby is also the alternative spelling of jobbie.

Origin of jobby

Blend of job + hobby.

Phrases with jobby

Words that rhyme with jobby

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Questions about jobby

What does jobby mean?
Jobby means a job that is also a hobby: a dream job or passion project; or, a side hustle.
What part of speech is jobby?
Jobby is a noun.

Words near jobby in the dictionary

  1. jobbish
  2. jobble
  3. jobbled
  4. jobbles
  5. jobbling
  6. jobby
  7. jobby jabber
  8. jobby jabbers
  9. jobcentre
  10. jobcentres
  11. jobclub

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