What does "permatemp" mean?

An employee who is officially a temp (temporary worker) but who works full time alongside permanent workers, without the stability and benefits (insurance, holiday pay, etc.) afforded to them.

How do you pronounce "permatemp"?

Pronounced //ˈpɜː.məˌtɛmp//.

Permatemp

//ˈpɜː.məˌtɛmp// noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
An employee who is officially a temp (temporary worker) but who works full time alongside permanent workers, without the stability and benefits (insurance, holiday pay, etc.) afforded to them.

Etymology

Blend of permanent + temp.

Related phrases

full time

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