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hirelings

The correct spelling is hirelings.

How to pronounce hirelings

noun

Say it like: Hir-eli-ngs

The correct spelling is hirelings. (usually derogatory) An employee who is hired, often to perform unpleasant tasks with little independence.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.(usually derogatory) An employee who is hired, often to perform unpleasant tasks with little independence.
  2. 2.(usually derogatory) Someone who does a job purely for money, rather than out of interest in the work itself.
  3. 3.A horse for hire.
  4. 4.A prostitute.

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