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temping

temp
T t

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [temp]
    • /tɛmp/
    • /ˈtempɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [temp]
    • /tɛmp/

Definitions of temping word

  • noun temping temporary (def 2). 1
  • verb without object temping to work as a temporary. 1
  • noun temping temporary work 1
  • noun temping the act of working temporarily for a business, company, etc, esp as a secretary or office worker 0

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Origin of temping

First appearance:

before 1930
One of the 10% newest English words
First recorded in 1930-35; by shortening

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Temping

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

temping popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

temping usage trend in Literature

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