Definition

The activity of buying and selling stocks and shares, often for profit, in financial markets.

Example

He made a fortune through stockjobbing during the market boom.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about getting into stockjobbing?

Not really, I always thought it was too risky for me.

Yeah, it can be risky, but it also has the potential for great rewards.

True, I guess it just takes a good understanding of the market.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stockjobbing → The word is formed from 'stock' (from Middle English *stoc*, meaning a supply or store) and 'jobbing' (from the verb 'job', meaning to do small pieces of work). The term refers to the practice of buying and selling stocks for short-term profit, essentially doing small transactions in the stock market.

Memory Tip

Think of 'stock' as a supply and 'jobbing' as doing small tasks — stockjobbing means engaging in small transactions in the stock market.

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