Temp

/tɛmp/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A temporary worker or employee, often used in various industries.
The company hired a temp to help during the busy season.
Short for temperature, often used informally.
Make sure to check the temp before you leave for the barbecue.
verb
To work as a temporary employee.
She decided to temp while searching for a full-time job.

Etymology

Shortened form of 'temporary'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

temp job
A job that is not permanent.
temp agency
A business that provides temporary workers to employers.
temp staffing
Hiring temporary employees to fulfill short-term needs.

Related Words

temporary
Lasting for a limited period of time.
tempura
A Japanese dish of battered and deep-fried vegetables and seafood.

Slang Meanings

Short for temperature.
What's the temp today?
To work temporarily.
She’s just temping until she finds a full-time job.