Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

desk jockey

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.51 in modern English

Syllables: desk jock-ey
IPA

31

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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.

Derogatory; Informal

Example Sentences

"The production manager was annoyed because some desk jockey in the main office reassigned her staff without even consulting her."

Etymology

Blend of desk + disc jockey.

Usage

Inflected Forms

desk jockeys (plural)

Phrases

office plankton shiny bum

Frequently Paired Words

office plankton shiny bum

Questions

What does desk jockey mean?: 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.
Where does desk jockey come from?: Blend of desk + disc jockey.

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