Employees pretending or faking to work just to get through the work day. Can be at home or in the office. In some cases the employee is actually working on their resume or talking to a recruiter from another business, but not for the business they are working for.
Students often try to find a ghostworking job so they can study, or write their novel. But most employers frown on it especially in jobs like security in high security areas - which may seem boring if they are doing their job well, and stopping people who may otherwise be tempted to trespass or steal, if buildings were not monitored.
by mlhiss June 08, 2025
Chant used in demonstrations against excess use of force and the use of dangerous and life threatening practices by the police or security forces. In many cases the "us" is subset of the population for which are the likely targets..
by mlhiss June 02, 2020
Someone who is not so drunk that they can call an Uber or Lift driver or taxi driver, and who has the means of paying for the driver.
Anne will be the designated drunk driver since she has an Uber of Lift app on her I phone and never is so drunk or poor that she can't call and pay for one. Also Anne would never leave any of us behind, or anyone drunk with the keys to a car.
by mlhiss April 18, 2020
by mlhiss May 04, 2018
Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles (MRAPV or just MRAP). Vehicles used in war to protect soldiers. The new ones cost a million dollars and are vulnerable to EFP's.
Man I thought when I got my MRAPV I would be safe and sound. And then someone comes up with an EFP and blows my poor feet out of my socks. Och!!!
by mlhiss May 06, 2008
A housewife in Baltimore accused Ted Cruz of being a "liar and thief " for stealing credit for her published phrase "Trumper Tantrum", and turning it into Trumpertantrum. One unifying thing about Trump is that he can both ignite and unify the Republican Party in one big brawl.
by mlhiss September 18, 2016
An oxymoron for a short term rental in a residential neighborhood; especially one known for a parade of loud parties,
by mlhiss January 05, 2024