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shame job


an expression or exclamation used to describe an embarrassing situation: In a classroom situation, if asked by the teacher to do something embarrassing such as to sing or act in front of the class, you might respond "Shame job!".

Contributor's comments: Embarrassing; I'd be really embarrassed to do that: "I'm not going to go up and get that award - shame job!"

Contributor's comments: An embarrassing situation. If you are found to be in an embarrassing situation, some one might yell to you "Shame Job!" Or you might say "It's a real shame job having all those people looking at me."

Contributor's comments: This is also in common use in Central Australia, not just the Top End. It comes from Aboriginal English and is widely used.


Contributor's comments: Shame Job seems to be widely used term in Aboriginal English across Australia.