odd job
An 'odd job' refers to various small tasks or temporary work assignments that are typically unspecialized and not part of regular employment.
🇺🇸 US Voice:
🇬🇧 UK Voice:
Definition
B1General
(informal)A small task or chore that is not part of regular work and requires little to no specialized skills.
Example
- He earns extra money by doing odd jobs on weekends.
- She hired someone to do odd jobs around the house.
B2Employment
(informal)Temporary or casual work assignments that are usually low-paying and involve various tasks.
Example
- Students often take on odd jobs during the summer to make some extra cash.
- He worked a series of odd jobs before finding a permanent position.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "odd job":
outside jobproper jobjoe jobodd lotodd bododds and sodsoffice jobwet jobjob lot