desk jockey
One who spends their time seated at a deskOne 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.
Meaning
1 senses(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.
Origin
Blend of desk + disc jockey.Blend of desk + disc jockey.
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Forms
plural: desk jockeys| Singular | desk jockey |
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See also
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