Meaning & use
temping
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Working as a temporary employee, usually through an agency, rather than in a permanent role.
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She's been temping at various offices while she looks for full-time work.
He started temping in the mailroom before landing a permanent position.
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Derived from clipping 'temporary' to 'temp,' which functions as both a noun and a verb in casual speech.
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