Meaning of the word hireling in English
What does hireling mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
hireling
US /ˈhaɪr.lɪŋ/
UK /ˈhaɪə.lɪŋ/
Noun
someone who has been persuaded by an offer of money to do an unpleasant or unpopular job:
Example:
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He's not the boss, he's just a hireling employed to do the dirty work.