jobstopper noun2 •(slang) A large prominent tattoo; a tattoo that makes it difficult for the wearer to secure employment.Call to ban face tattoos for under-21s after rise in youngsters seeking extreme 'jobstopper' inkings made fashionable by celebrities including Justin Bieber — 2019 •(informal) A problem that totally impedes a project.In the final pre-launch phase, in which a car is tested to destruction, any breakdown is a "job stopper." — 1991 formsjobstoppers