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jobby.

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

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  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. 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. Alternative spelling of jobbie.

    alt-of · alternative
Where this word comes from

Blend of job + hobby.

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