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demob

American  
[dee-mob] / diˈmɒb /

noun

  1. demobilization.

  2. a person who has been demobilized.

verb (used with object)

demobbed, demobbing

  1. to discharge (a person) from the armed forces; demobilize.

demob British  
/ diːˈmɒb /

verb

  1. short for demobilize

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

    1. short for demobilization See demobilization

    2. ( as modifier )

      a demob suit

  2. a soldier who has been demobilized

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of demob

First recorded in 1915–20; originally short for demobilize

Example Sentences

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The highlight from last year was getting a copy of Johnny Marr’s version of I Feel You and then Demob Happy turning up to play outside the shop.”

From The Guardian • Apr. 15, 2016

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