work spouse en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Meanings
- (idiomatic) A man or woman in the workplace with whom one shares a special relationship similar to marriage, with confidences, loyalties, shared jokes and experiences, and an unusual degree of honesty or openness.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| work spouses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
work husband · work marriage · work wife · don't get your meat where you get your bread