English Explanatory Dictionary

McJob

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A typically entry-level job, often part-time or temporary, generally paying low wages and requiring minimal training, such as entry-level positions at fast-food restaurants.

Pronunciation

/məkˈd͡ʒɒb/ /məkˈd͡ʒɑb/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-McJob.wav

Word forms

McJob McJobs

Etymology

From Mc- + job, entry-level jobs at McDonald's restaurants being considered to be this sort of job.

Related words

McWages McWorker List of words formed from the prefix Mc- derived from McDonald’s
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