noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A job that is also a hobby: a dream job or passion project; or, a side hustle. slang

   "Photography is my friend's jobby."

2. 2
   A hobby pursued with job-like earnestness and dedication. rare, slang

   "Baking takes up so much of her time, it's practically a jobby."

3. 3
   Alternative spelling of jobbie. alt-of, alternative

Synonyms

All synonyms

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Example

More examples

"Photography is my friend's jobby."

Etymology

Blend of job + hobby.

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