jobber
/ˈdʒɒbər/Definitions
1. noun
A person or business that buys or sells commodities, especially in a market where prices are not officially fixed.
“The jobber bought a large quantity of grain from the farmer and sold it to the mill for a profit.”
2. noun
A person who engages in boxing or other sports for money, especially on a regular basis.
“The jobber lost his fight against the champion, but earned a decent amount of money from the crowd’s donations.”
3. noun
A person who sells goods, especially second-hand goods, in a particular area.
“The jobber set up a stall in the market and sold a variety of second-hand items to passersby.”
4. verb
To act as a jobber, or to engage in the business of buying and selling commodities.
“The company jobbed the grain, making a significant profit in the process.”