demob

[ dee-mob ]

noun

demobilization.
a person who has been demobilized.

verb (used with object),de·mobbed, de·mob·bing.

to discharge (a person) from the armed forces; demobilize.

Origin of demob

First recorded in 1915–20; originally short for demobilize

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How to use demob in a sentence

So spake the brave young subaltern, knowing full well that he is to be demobbed to-day.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 156, May 21, 1919. | Various
A footman 'e was before the War, but since 'e's been demobbed 'e's been out of a job.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, May 5, 1920 | Various
I was only demobbed yesterday; to-day's my first day out of uniform.
The Kingdom Round the Corner | Coningsby Dawson
Directly I was demobbed, the family started talking about the Land of Opportunity and shot me on to a liner.
Indiscretions of Archie | P. G. Wodehouse
A footman 'e was before the War, but 'e didn't take it up again arter 'e was demobbed.
Our Elizabeth | Florence A. Kilpatrick

British Dictionary definitions for demob

demob

/ (diːˈmɒb) British informal /

verb-mobs, -mobbing or -mobbed

short for demobilize

noun

- short for demobilization: See demobilization
- (as modifier): a demob suit
a soldier who has been demobilized

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