English Explanatory Dictionary

permatemp

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɜː.məˌtɛmp/ /ˈpɜɹ.məˌtɛmp/

Word forms

permatemp permatemps

Etymology

Blend of permanent + temp.

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