jobster

English

Etymology

Derived from job +‎ -ster.

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈd͡ʒɑb.stɚ/
• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈd͡ʒɒb.stə/
• Rhymes: -ɒbstə(ɹ)

Noun

jobster (plural jobsters)

1. A corrupt official; a corrupt public servant.
   • 1913, Munsey's Magazine, volume 48, page 19:

     […] this system will be ended, because nominations will be made at the primaries, in orderly, law-governed fashion — made by the people, not by the jobsters and bosses.