Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

demob

/diˈmɑb/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.46 in modern English

Syllables: de-mob
IPA: /diˈmɑb/

10

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To demobilize; to release someone from military service.

British usage

noun

Demobilization; release from military service.

British usage; Countable; Uncountable

noun

A person released from military service.

British usage; Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"When Lil’s husband got demobbed, I said— / I didn't mince my words, I said to her myself, / Hurry up please its time / Now Albert’s coming back, make yourself a bit smart. […] think of poor Albert, / Hes been in the army four years, […]"
"[…] word was, some men were getting their demob quicker than others."
"There are hundreds—thousands—of young demobs like yourself to be had to-day for the asking."

Etymology

Clipping of demobilize.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /diˈmɑb/
British English: /diˈmɒb/

Usage

Inflected Forms

demobs (present, singular) demobbing (participle, present) demobbed (participle, past) demobbed (past) demobs (plural)

Phrases

demob-happy demob suit

Synonyms

demobilize demobilise

Questions

How do you pronounce demob?: The recorded pronunciation is /diˈmɑb/.
What does demob mean?: To demobilize; to release someone from military service.
Where does demob come from?: Clipping of demobilize.

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