jobsworth

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Definitions of jobsworth word

noun jobsworth (chiefly, British) A minor worker who refuses to be flexible in the application of rules to help a client or customer. 1
countable noun jobsworth If you refer to someone as a jobsworth, you are criticizing them for using the rules connected to their job as an excuse not to be helpful. 0
noun jobsworth a person in a position of minor authority who invokes the letter of the law in order to avoid any action requiring initiative, cooperation, etc 0

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jobsworth popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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