is a file or project that consumes all of your time for very little gain, leaving you no time to do more profitable things. Often the people involved are whiny, needy complainers.
your coworker: I just got stuck drafting a will for the senior partner's grandmother.
you: Buddy, you have been given a desk eater.
you: Buddy, you have been given a desk eater.
by gingersmom July 4, 2009
Get the desk eatermug.