9 to 5
Meaning
Noun
- A day job, especially at a large company, emphasizing banality.
- The workday itself (the period of the day between 9 am and 5 pm).
- One who works in a job from 9 am to 5 pm.
Related
Similar words
- 9-to-5 job, nine-to-five job
Origin
- From the common western business hours of 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
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