What does demob mean?
Demob means (British) To demobilize; to release someone from military service..
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/diˈmɒb/ · verb
(British) To demobilize; to release someone from military service..
When Lil’s husband got demobbed, I said— / I didn't mince my words, I said to her myself, / Hurry up please its time / Now Albert’s coming back, make yourself a bit smart. […] think of poor Albert, / Hes been in the army four years, […]
[…] word was, some men were getting their demob quicker than others.
There are hundreds—thousands—of young demobs like yourself to be had to-day for the asking.
Use demob when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Demob means (British) To demobilize; to release someone from military service..
Common synonyms include demobilize.
Possible antonyms include mobilize.
When Lil’s husband got demobbed, I said— / I didn't mince my words, I said to her myself, / Hurry up please its time / Now Albert’s coming back, make yourself a bit smart. […] think of poor Albert, / Hes been in the army four years, […]
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