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.”

Synonyms

  • broker
  • dealer
  • middleman

Antonyms

  • farmer
  • producer