demob means demobilization; release from military service. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 86 out of 100.
demob is pronounced /diˈmɒb/.
Etymology
Clipping of demobilize.
noun
- Demobilization; release from military service.“[…] word was, some men were getting their demob quicker than others.”
- A person released from military service.“There are hundreds—thousands—of young demobs like yourself to be had to-day for the asking.”
verb
- 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, […]”