noun
- the act of working as a substitute, especially as a substitute teacher
Usage: informal
verb
- present participle of sub; working as a substitute
Usage: informal
Examples
- She’s been subbing at the elementary school all week.
- The teacher is out sick, so they need someone for subbing today.
- He makes extra money by subbing for other teachers.
- Subbing can be challenging when you don’t know the students.
- The principal called asking if I was available for subbing tomorrow.
- After retiring, she enjoyed subbing occasionally at her old school.