Definitions by Thirsty Ferret

Working the room 

In the workplace, the act of visiting colleagues at their desks and chatting to them under the pretence it's work-related to avoid doing any real labour.

Usually seen towards the end of a shift as the culprit winds down.

Charlotte: "Where's Robert?"

Dave: "He went for a cig and now he's working the room."

Working the room by Thirsty Ferret October 3, 2008