skin job
The term "skin job" gained popularity in science fiction, particularly in the "Blade Runner" and "Battlestar Galactica" franchises.
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Definition
C1Science Fiction
(slang)A robot or android designed to look and feel like a human, often with synthetic flesh and skin.
Example
- In 'Blade Runner,' Deckard is tasked with hunting down skin jobs that have gone rogue.
B2Hairstyle
(informal)A very short haircut where the scalp is visible.
Example
- He decided to get a skin job for the summer to stay cool.
C2Work Quality
(obsolete)A piece of work done quickly and poorly.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "skin job":
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