Nine-to-five

adj, verb, slang

adj, verb, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To work a typical job beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at 5 p.m. informal
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of a job, beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at 5 p.m., the usual office hours in many countries. not-comparable

Synonyms

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9 to 5 job9-to-5 jobnine-to-five jobworkdayworkdayworking day

Example

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"I'm tired of working a nine-to-five job."

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nine-to-fiver

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