jobster

jobster

English

Etymology

Derived from job +‎ -ster.

Noun

jobster (plural jobsters)

1. A corrupt official; a corrupt public servant.
   • 1913, Munsey's Magazine (volume 48, page 19)

     […] this system will be ended, because nominations will be made at the primaries, in orderly, law-governed fashion — made by the people, not by the jobsters and bosses.