Definition jobsworth in British English

jobsworth noun

[countable] noun

/ˈdʒɒbzˌwɜː(r)θ/

From an expression which people like this might typically use: ‘It’s more than my job’s worth’ (=I might lose my job if I did what you want).

someone who always obeys the rules of their job exactly, even when it would be more sensible not to

Synonyms and related words

douche public nuisance creep

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