demob

[ dee-mob ]

noun

1. demobilization.
2. a person who has been demobilized.

verb (used with object)

, de·mobbed, de·mob·bing.

1. to discharge (a person) from the armed forces; demobilize.

demob

/ diːˈmɒb /

verb

1. short for demobilize

noun

1. 1. short for demobilization See demobilization
   2. ( as modifier )

      a demob suit

2. a soldier who has been demobilized

Word History and Origins

Origin of demob¹

First recorded in 1915–20; originally short for demobilize

Example Sentences

All is not well with Real manager Carlo Ancelotti, amid rumours that the Brazilian national side is his next port of call and fears the Italian might be showing the first signs of demob happiness as he begins to contemplate a life away from the Bernabeu.

From BBC

After his demob he went to the Slade School of Fine Art, from where he graduated in 1957 and set out to make a living as an illustrator.

From BBC

Back in the UK, he acquired his first newspaper title, the Tooting and Balham Gazette, with his £300 demob payment.

From BBC

You've probably heard the phrase "demob happy".

From BBC

This is a patchwork team still but it is also demob happy and playing for the first time in five years with an adrenal sense of freedom.

From The Guardian