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View synonyms for nine-to-five

nine-to-five

[ nahyn-tuh-fahyv ]

adjective

, Informal.
  1. of, relating to, or during the workday, especially the hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. when offices are characteristically open for business:

    the nine-to-five grind.

  2. of, reflecting, or exhibiting a lack of willingness to work beyond the required amount of time or with more than minimal effort:

    With your nine-to-five mentality, you'll never get a promotion.



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  • nine-to-fiver noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of nine-to-five1

First recorded in 1955–60

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