"ratebuster" meaning in All languages combined

See ratebuster on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: ratebusters [plural]
Etymology: From rate + buster. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|rate|buster}} rate + buster Head templates: {{en-noun}} ratebuster (plural ratebusters)
  1. A worker who works as fast as possible, ignoring the limits on productivity agreed by other workers or by a union. Synonyms: rate-buster
    Sense id: en-ratebuster-en-noun-mUkdPEmB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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