demob
Valid in Scrabble
- Scrabble points
- 10
- Words With Friends
- 12
- Letters
- 5
/diˈmɒb/
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/diˈmɒb/ · /diˈmɑb/
Definition of demob
3 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included
verb
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(British)To demobilize; to release someone from military service.
“When Lil’s husband got demobbed, I said— / I didn't mince my words, I said to her myself, / Hurry up please its time / Now Albert’s coming back, make yourself a bit smart. […] think of poor Albert, / Hes been in the army four years, […]”
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verb
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(British)To demobilize; to release someone from military service.
“When Lil’s husband got demobbed, I said— / I didn't mince my words, I said to her myself, / Hurry up please its time / Now Albert’s coming back, make yourself a bit smart. […] think of poor Albert, / Hes been in the army four years, […]”
noun
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(UK, countable, uncountable)Demobilization; release from military service.
“[…] word was, some men were getting their demob quicker than others.”
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(UK, countable, uncountable)A person released from military service.
“There are hundreds—thousands—of young demobs like yourself to be had to-day for the asking.”
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Etymology
Clipping of demobilize.
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