/diˈmɒb/, /diˈmɑb/
OriginClipping of demobilize.
- BritishTo demobilize; to release someone from military service.
“When Lil’s husband got demobbed, I said— / I didn't mince my words, I said to her myself, / Hurry up please its time / Now Albert’s coming back, make yourself a bit smart. […] think of poor Albert, / ”
- UK, countable, uncountableDemobilization; release from military service.
“[…] word was, some men were getting their demob quicker than others.”
Formsdemobs(present, singular, third-person) · demobbing(participle, present) · demobbed(participle, past) · demobbed(past) · demobs(plural)