Definition

A person or business that acts as a middleman, buying goods from manufacturers and selling them to retailers, or someone who works on various small tasks or jobs.

Example

The jobber helped connect the manufacturer with local stores to sell their products.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about becoming a jobber in the stock market?

Not really, but it sounds interesting. What does it involve?

Well, a jobber acts as a middleman between buyers and sellers of stocks.

That makes sense! It seems like a good way to make connections in finance.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Jobber → The word 'jobber' originates from the Middle English 'jobbe', meaning a small piece or task, combined with the suffix '-er', which denotes a person who performs a specific action. A jobber is therefore a person who does small jobs or tasks.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who does small 'jobs' — that's what a jobber does, they are a person who performs various tasks.

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