jobby
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A job that is also a hobby: a dream job or passion project; or, a side hustle.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A hobby pursued with job-like earnestness and dedication.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
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.