treadmill desk

A workstation added to a treadmill so that the worker can exercise while on the job. Designed to encourage fitness and good health while reducing sedentary time.

"The company purchased a few treadmill desks to see how the employees would respond to them. Basically you can stay active burning calories, and workout while at work."

by yes juanito yes September 29, 2014

safety desk

A boring job that is accepted by the employee due to his fear of unemployment. Most commonly used in reference to someone who has specialized in an art, but has accepted other employment due to the unpredictable nature of income while a professional artist.

John got himself a safety desk instead of sticking with the band.

by Owen-SF May 10, 2008

dad's desk

n. a racial slur that can be used for an race

Came from a misunderstanding about someone's father owning a desk that was once owned by someone infamous.

"I think that dad's desk stole my wallet!"

by Cempire November 11, 2008

Desk nurse

A new breed of nurse who wants to make a nurse's salary but not really have contact with any patients. They go right into management or something that involves not touching a patient. They despise bodily fluids, lifting, pills, call lights and anything that makes them sweat. They love paperwork and making themselves look intelligent and important. And they always complain that their back hurts, but God knows from what we don't know...

Florence Nightingale was a "hands on" nurse who cared for people, not a "desk nurse"

by Nurseman June 10, 2013

Desk Chair

A chair that goes with your desk. Fun to spin around on and mainly used for racing around your house.

"Anyone seen John and Benedict?"
"They're at home trying to race each other on desk chairs."

by Ilovetitties6969 March 2, 2012

desk burn

The feeling of pain and/or ache in one's arms or wrist after spending a long period of time using a computer at an impractical desk with no room to rest one's forearm or elbows.

That wooden desk unit I bought off of the internet is awful. My arms have been sufferring from desk burn for hours.

by Ro01 October 12, 2011

desk roll

The act of rolling under your desk while at work to take a nap. An overwhelming feeling of sleepiness comes over you and the need for a resting place (under your desk) is inevitable.

Typically this works for employees with offices, not a cubicle. To avoid suspicion it is best to leave your door open, turn off your lights, and move your laptop (if you have one) under your desk with you so that everyone thinks that you are gone. Secret compartments to hide your belongings (jackets, hats, or whatever else might give you away) are not necessary, but can be very cool. This maneuver is not recommended for those that snore.

Employee 1: "Dude, I thought you had left for the day..."

Employee 2: "Nah, I did a desk roll after lunch. I couldn't stay awake after my Thai lunch."

by error404 April 25, 2011