What does 9-to-5 mean?

9-to-5

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Frequency: 5.24 in modern English

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"In the caption, Felt noted that the break is “totally worth it” if you have the money. She’s “childfree” and had saved up “a sizable chunk” of funds before quitting her 9-to-5."

9-to-5s (plural) 9-to-5s (present, singular) 9-to-5ing (participle, present) 9-to-5ed (participle, past) 9-to-5ed (past)

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