# permatemp

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈpɜː.məˌtɛmp/

## Definitions
1. An employee who is officially a temp (temporary worker) but who works full time alongside permanent workers, without the stability and benefits (insurance, holiday pay, etc.) afforded to them.

## Etymology
Blend of permanent + temp.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/permatemp