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standing desk

A person who uses a standing desk is generally annoying everyone about how they should use a standing desk and that its healthy
Standing Desk Person: Ah yeah, I'm so healthy! You should get a standing desk, it's healthy. Did I mention it's healthy?
Sitting Desk Person: Shut the fuck up pleaaasee
by NINJA044's PEGNIS January 17, 2017
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Desk Head

Someone who spend more of their time in lessons with their head on the desk than actually listen/working. Usually due to being in boring lesson like: French,Biology or Music.
Guy 1:Kevin is always sleeping in lessons.

Guy 2:He's a Desk Head.
by Stomping Can June 6, 2011
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hot desk

hot desk n. A desk that is not assigned to a particular employee, but rather is available for use and can be reserved in advance by a mobile worker whenever they are required to be in the office.
—v. To reserve such a desk.
Example Citation:
"And this is a growing trend. Sue Rix, of BT's Workstyle Consultancy, which helps companies cater for mobile workers, says: 'A lot of companies have hot desks and touch-down areas where you can plug in your laptop and download. The original idea came from the cyber cafes that were set up so people could surf the web.' "
—Stephen Hoare, "How to feel at home without the office," The Times, November 23, 1999
by Lemodeste April 6, 2007
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desk wetting

Oh fuck me, George is desk wetting again
by SquirtingGranny August 12, 2017
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Under The Desk

When you suck up to a supervisor or need to do something to get the supervisors attention at work.
I need friday off, so whatcha say I meet ya under the desk in about 15 minutes.
by coby March 5, 2003
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Desk Promotion

When you start a new job you get given a bad desk and then when someone finally moves on you can take their good desk.
Hey Rakesh, now that Jithu has moved you can finally get your desk promotion!
by Gooseberries January 21, 2009
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desk mannequin

A person who is required by their boss to be seen in their chair during normal business daytime hours, even though this may not be productive. Contrast with someone who has a flexible schedule. (desk phantom)

The desk mannequin may often be required to interact with clients or answer phone calls or may be involved in a support operation. The desk phantom on the other hand comes and goes and may be at the desk late in the day and return to work into the wee hours of the night.
Joanne has to get to work by 8, she's a desk mannequin for Compucorp. She'll be available again right after 5 though.
by johngagon February 25, 2010
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