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demob

verb

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /diˈmɒb/ / /diˈmɑb/

noun

Etymology: Clipping of demobilize.

  1. Demobilization; release from military service.

    […] word was, some men were getting their demob quicker than others.

  2. A person released from military service.

    There are hundreds—thousands—of young demobs like yourself to be had to-day for the asking.

verb

Etymology: Clipping of demobilize.

  1. To 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, / Hes been in the army four years, […]