The phrase "to pull overtime" means to work additional hours beyond the normal work schedule, usually to complete tasks, meet deadlines, or earn extra pay. The structure is informal workplace slang where "pull" functions as a verb meaning to perform or put in effort, and "overtime" refers to hours beyond standard working time. It is commonly used in professional and casual work contexts to describe extended shifts or extra work.

What does "to pull overtime" mean in work slang?

to [pull] overtime

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The term "grind" refers to a monotonous, repetitive, or demanding routine, especially involving sustained effort in work, study, or training. The structure is a semantic extension of the literal meaning (to wear down through repeated friction), used metaphorically for persistent labor. It is informal slang commonly used in professional, academic, and fitness contexts to describe continuous effort or daily routine work.

What does "grind" mean in work slang?

grind

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The term "hustle" refers to a side job, project, or ongoing effort undertaken to earn money or achieve a goal, often involving persistence and self-driven work. The structure is a semantic extension of the literal meaning (to move or act energetically), used in slang to emphasize constant effort toward income or success. It is informal slang commonly used in business, entrepreneurial, and everyday contexts to describe actively working multiple income sources or opportunities.

What does "hustle" mean in work slang?

hustle

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The term "side hustle" refers to a secondary job, project, or income-generating activity done in addition to a primary job. The structure is a compound of "side," meaning additional or secondary, and "hustle," meaning active effort to earn money. It is informal slang commonly used in entrepreneurial and everyday contexts to describe extra work taken on to supplement income or pursue financial goals.

What does "side hustle" mean in work slang?

side hustle

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The term "grindset" refers to a mindset focused on constant hard work, persistence, and self-discipline in pursuit of goals, especially financial or career success. The structure is a portmanteau of "grind" (continuous effort) and "mindset," emphasizing an attitude centered on relentless productivity. It is informal internet and motivational slang commonly used in entrepreneurial and self-improvement contexts to describe prioritizing work and long-term effort over comfort or leisure.

What does "grindset" mean in work slang?

grindset

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The term "TGIF" stands for "Thank God It's Friday" and is used to express relief that the workweek is ending and the weekend is beginning. The structure is an acronym combined with its expanded phrase, functioning as an exclamation of relief or celebration. It is informal workplace slang commonly used in professional and casual contexts to signal anticipation of rest after a week of work.

What does "TGIF" mean in work slang?

TGIF

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The term "diamond hands" refers to holding onto an investment, typically stocks or cryptocurrencies, despite volatility, pressure, or losses. The structure is a metaphor where "diamond" represents extreme strength and durability, and "hands" represent holding assets. It is informal slang originating from online trading communities to describe investors who refuse to sell under pressure, often used in meme-driven financial discussions.

What does "diamond hands" mean in finance slang?

diamond hands

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The term "lazy girl job" refers to a job that is perceived as low-stress, low-effort, and typically offering stable pay with minimal demands, allowing for work-life balance. The structure is an informal internet phrase combining "lazy girl" (a stereotyped identity marker used ironically) with "job," and it is not literal or gender-restrictive in use. It is slang popularized on social media to describe roles that require limited overtime, flexible expectations, and reduced pressure compared to high-intensity careers.

What does "lazy girl job" mean in work slang?

lazy girl job

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The phrase "to act one's wage" means to limit effort, responsibility, or workload to what is fairly compensated by one's salary, avoiding unpaid or excessive labor. The structure is a modern reformulation of "act your wage," where "wage" represents pay level and expected effort. It is informal workplace slang commonly used in discussions about labor rights, burnout, and work-life boundaries, often implying resistance to exploitation or unpaid extra work.

What does "to act one's wage" mean in work slang?

to [act] {one's} wage

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The phrase "bare minimum Monday" refers to the idea of doing only the essential required work at the start of the week, without extra effort or productivity beyond what is necessary. The structure is a compound phrase combining "bare minimum," meaning the least effort required, with "Monday," the start of the workweek. It is informal internet slang used in workplace and productivity contexts, often reflecting burnout, low motivation, or a conscious decision to reduce effort.

What does "bare minimum Monday" mean in work slang?

bare minimum Monday

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The term "to acquihire" means to acquire a company primarily to obtain its employees or talent rather than its products, services, or assets. The structure is a portmanteau of "acquire" and "hire," combining the ideas of corporate acquisition and recruitment. It is informal business and startup slang commonly used in the tech industry to describe talent-focused acquisitions.

What does "to acquihire" mean in business slang?

to acquihire

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The term "Friyay" is a playful variation of "Friday" used to express excitement and relief that the workweek is ending and the weekend is beginning. The structure combines "Friday" with "yay," an exclamation of happiness or celebration. It is informal workplace and internet slang commonly used in casual conversation, social media posts, and office culture to celebrate the arrival of Friday.

What does "Friyay" mean in work slang?

Friyay

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The phrase "to full send" means to commit completely to an action, decision, or risk with maximum effort, confidence, or intensity and without hesitation. The structure combines "full," meaning total or maximum, with "send," repurposed from action-sports slang to mean launching into something aggressively or decisively. It is informal internet and youth slang commonly used to describe reckless enthusiasm, total commitment, or going all in on an action or idea.

What does "to full send" mean in action slang?

to full [send]

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The term "skip" refers to the manager above one's direct supervisor in an organizational hierarchy. The structure comes from the idea of "skipping" a level of management to refer to the next higher authority. It is informal workplace slang commonly used in corporate environments, especially in phrases like "skip-level meeting," meaning a meeting with one's boss's boss.

What does "skip" mean in workplace slang?

skip

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The term "whistle-blower" refers to an employee or former employee who reports illegal, unethical, or improper activity within an organization. The structure comes from the metaphor of blowing a whistle to alert others to wrongdoing or danger. It is commonly used in workplace, legal, and corporate contexts to describe individuals who expose misconduct, fraud, corruption, or policy violations.

What does "whistle-blower" mean in workplace slang?

whistle-blower

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The term "spox" means a spokesperson, someone who officially speaks on behalf of a person, company, organization, or group. The structure is a clipped and stylized abbreviation of "spokesperson." It is informal professional and media slang commonly used in journalism, public relations, and corporate communication contexts.

What does "spox" mean in media and workplace slang?

spox

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The term "to rawdog" means to go through a difficult, uncomfortable, or tedious situation without assistance, preparation, coping mechanisms, or shortcuts. The structure is a semantic extension of earlier explicit slang, repurposed online in a broader metaphorical sense to mean doing something in its harshest or most unfiltered form. It is informal internet slang commonly used humorously to describe enduring situations completely "unaltered" or unsupported.

What does "to rawdog" mean in internet slang?

to rawdog

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The term "stonk" is a deliberate misspelling of "stock," used online to refer humorously to shares or investments, especially those expected to rise in value. The structure comes from meme culture, where intentional misspellings are used for comedic or ironic effect. It is informal internet and finance slang commonly associated with retail trading communities and meme-stock discussions.

What does "stonk" mean in finance slang?

stonk

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Here you will find slang about jobs and hustle culture, reflecting work, ambition, side gigs, and the drive to succeed.

Locuri de Muncă și Cultura Hustle

Slang englezesc pentru locuri de muncă și cultura muncii asidue

Jobs & Hustle Culture

English Slang for Jobs & Hustle Culture