desk jockey en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
Blend of desk + disc jockey.
Meanings
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(derogatory, idiomatic, informal) One who spends their time seated at a desk; especially one who is more concerned with procedure, paperwork, or administration than with an ultimate goal or a practical consequence.
The production manager was annoyed because some desk jockey in the main office reassigned her staff without even consulting her.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| desk jockeys | Number=Plur | lexicographic |