English · Slang Attested

jobby

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A job that is also a hobby: a dream job or passion project; or, a side hustle.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

công việc cũng là sở thích

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Photography is my friend's jobby.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A hobby pursued with job-like earnestness and dedication.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

sở thích được theo đuổi một cách nghiêm túc và cống hiến

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “jobby” mean?

A job that is also a hobby: a dream job or passion project; or, a side hustle.

Is “jobby” formal or informal?

jobby is generally slang.

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