"on job" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more on job [comparative], most on job [superlative]
Etymology: Of unknown origin; popularized after being used in a 2023 episode of Love Island. Head templates: {{en-adj}} on job (comparative more on job, superlative most on job)
  1. (slang) Very hardworking; dedicated to the hustle. Wikipedia link: Hearst Communications Tags: slang Derived forms: OJ [abbreviation]

Alternative forms

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