demob

English

Etymology

Clipping of demobilize.

Pronunciation

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /diˈmɒb/
(General American) IPA^(key): /diˈmɑb/

Verb

demob (third-person singular simple present demobs, present participle demobbing, simple past and past participle demobbed)

(Britain) To demobilize; to release someone from military service.

Noun

demob (plural demobs)

(Britain) Demobilization; release from military service.
- 2004, Andrea Levy, Small Island, London: Review, Chapter Thirty-seven, p. 365,
  […] word was, some men were getting their demob quicker than others.

Derived terms

demob suit

Anagrams

B-mode, mobed

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