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təˈfaɪv adjective Informal.
1.
of, pertaining to, or during the workday, especially the hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. when offices are characteristically open for business: the nine-to-five grind.
2.
of, reflecting, or exhibiting a lack of willingness to work beyond the required amount of time or with more than minimal effort: With your nine-to-five mentality, you'll never get a promotion.
Origin:
1955–60
1955–60
Related forms
nine-to-fiv·er, noun
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Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
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Nine_to_five
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