job

job has 31 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 3.

Definitions

• n.. A sudden thrust or stab; a jab.
• n.. A piece of chance or occasional work; any definite work undertaken in gross for a fixed price; as, he did the job for a thousand dollars.
• n.. A public transaction done for private profit; something performed ostensibly as a part of official duty, but really for private gain; a corrupt official business.
• n.. Any affair or event which affects one, whether fortunately or unfortunately.
• n.. A situation or opportunity of work; as, he lost his job.
• v. t.. To strike or stab with a pointed instrument.
• v. t.. To thrust in, as a pointed instrument.
• v. t.. To do or cause to be done by separate portions or lots; to sublet (work); as, to job a contract.
• v. t.. To buy and sell, as a broker; to purchase of importers or manufacturers for the purpose of selling to retailers; as, to job goods.
• v. t.. To hire or let by the job or for a period of service; as, to job a carriage.
• v. i.. To do chance work for hire; to work by the piece; to do petty work.
• v. i.. To seek private gain under pretense of public service; to turn public matters to private advantage.