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jobsworth
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[ˈdʒɒbzwəːθ], (Noun)
Definitions:
- an official who upholds petty rules even at the expense of humanity or common sense
(e.g: parks abound with jobsworths who delight in yelling that you can't do that without special permission)
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Origin
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1970s: from ‘it's more than my job's worth (not) to’
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