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desk jockey 

US Military term (ca. 1960s-1990s) used by "line" types (fleet, aviation crew & flightline, special forces, infantry) to refer with contempt to HQ and staff (non-operations) personnel, especially bureaucratic types who push petty regulations as a way to harrass others. Also used as mildly derisive term by aviation types to refer to crewmembers temporarily removed from flying and assigned "desk" (non-flying) duties for administrative or disciplinary purposes.
What asswipe desk jockey came up with the idea of prohibiting bags (flightsuits) and cammies in the NCO Club for lunch? Guess those clerks didn't want all those grubby SOBs who work for a living spoiling the view...
desk jockey by Speedstan May 19, 2008

desk jockey 

Someone whose primary means of employment involves a desk.
This can be anything from someone who is just above cubicles to a receptionist to a glorified receptionist.
This person is usually ridiculous on their own accord.
Desk jockeys are often found in the tourism industry.
The twins got jobs as desk jockeys at an RV rental place, so they explain rental contracts in both of Canada's national languages.
desk jockey by Kag May 27, 2006

Desk Jockey 

working at the front desk of a hotel or other business.
riding the desk like a desk jockey.....woo hoo!!!!

Desk jockey 

One whom has a job that involves more than desk/office work. However; proceeds to sit @ desk and/or office. They tend to brag how easy work is. The fact is others are and/or have worked hard and the jockeys choose not to...
To day a desk jockey walked in to the realm and stated this is so easy . Then proceeded to sit back down until nonessential b.s. needed to be accomplished.
Desk jockey by Top-low man July 19, 2017

Desk Jockey 

A somewhat derogatory term for people with lifeless office jobs, often used by manual workers.
Person 1: I heard Ty is in management now, what does he have that I don't?
Person 2: A desk. He's a desk jockey now.
Desk Jockey by CosmicOlivia December 1, 2023

Desk Jockey 

A somewhat derogatory term for people with lifeless office jobs, often used by manual workers.
Person 1: I heard Ty is in management now, what does he have that I don't?
Person 2: A desk. He's a desk jockey now.
Desk Jockey by CosmicOlivia December 1, 2023