Mcjob

//məkˈd͡ʒɒb// noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A typically entry-level job, often part-time or temporary, generally paying low wages and requiring minimal training, such as entry-level positions at fast-food restaurants. colloquial, derogatory, sometimes

    "What are you going to do this summer? –I'm going to find a McJob for the evenings and hang out at the beach during the day."

Example

More examples

"What are you going to do this summer? –I'm going to find a McJob for the evenings and hang out at the beach during the day."

Etymology

From Mc- + job, entry-level jobs at McDonald's restaurants being considered to be this sort of job.

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