1. a temporary employee
Usage: informal
2. temperature
Usage: informal

1. to work as a temporary employee
Usage: informal

Examples

• The company hired a temp to cover for the receptionist.
• She’s been temping at various offices this summer.
• Check the temp on the thermostat before adjusting it.
• The temp agency found him work at a law firm.
• I’m just temping here until I find a permanent job.
• The water temp should be around 70 degrees.
• They brought in temps to handle the holiday rush.