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stockjobber

American  
[stok-job-er] / ˈstɒkˌdʒɒb ər /

noun

  1. a stock salesperson, especially one who sells or promotes worthless securities.

  2. British. a stock-exchange operator who acts as an intermediary between brokers.

stockjobber British  
/ ˈstɒkˌdʒɒbə /

noun

  1. Often shortened to: jobber.  (formerly) a wholesale dealer on a stock exchange who sold securities to brokers without transacting directly with the public See also market maker

  2. derogatory a stockbroker, esp one dealing in worthless securities

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Other Word Forms

  • stockjobbery noun
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Etymology

Origin of stockjobber

First recorded in 1620–30; stock + jobber

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