Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

jobs for the boys

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.70 in modern English

Syllables: job-s -for the boys
IPA

34

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

3

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Jobs unfairly given to someone's friends, supporters, or relations.

Example Sentences

"The problem with jobs on the board is that it is reminiscent of another phrase: jobs for the boys."

Phrases

old boy network

Frequently Paired Words

old boy network cronyism

Questions

What does jobs for the boys mean?: Jobs unfairly given to someone's friends, supporters, or relations.

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