"Jobsian" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Jobsian [comparative], most Jobsian [superlative]
Etymology: Jobs + -ian Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Jobs|ian}} Jobs + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} Jobsian (comparative more Jobsian, superlative most Jobsian)
  1. Of or pertaining to Steve Jobs (1955-2011), American businessman and co-founder of the computer company Apple Inc. Categories (topical): Apple Inc. Related terms: Macolyte, reality distortion field

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