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Subordinate

1. (noun)
An employee under another employee's supervision and/or rules.

2. (noun)
In the corporate business realm, this often explains one who a) is enslaved or b) is expected to be enslaved to the characteristic of professionalism (see professional).

3. (noun)
A queen bee's pet.

4. (noun)
One counted as inferior in business regardless of character or skill. May or may not be more valuable than their managers / superiors.

5. (verb)
The action of kissing up to one counted superior in the business realm. To submit one's self to inferiority due to pressure, accusation, threat, or other non-work-related situations. The opposite of insubordination.
"This is my incompetent team member--he's my subordinate."

"There's a new company policy in place."
"I will gladly communicate it to my subordinates."

"I'm the new CEO, and you are...?"
:: Holds out hand to engage in handshake ::
"I am the manager here and these are my many SUBORDINATES. Did I tell you they are my SUBORDINATES?"

"Sorry I'm late; it looked like my wife was going into labor."
"And she didn't and you're still late?"
"Well....yeah! I needed to be there and makes sure all was fine."
"I count this as insubordination. I expect you to subordinate yourself to my leadership and coaching tips."
:: Blank stare / jaw drop from employee ::
by AgentSlade May 7, 2010
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Subordinating Conjunctions

A word or phrase that links a dependent clause to an independent clause. This word or phrase indicates that a clause has informative value to add to the sentence's main idea, signaling a cause-and-effect relationship or a shift in time and place between the two clauses.
Some common subordinating conjunctions include...although, while, when, whenever, where, wherever, before, and after.
by Pp word Boy Selina February 14, 2022
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suroor

Compressed, the names literal mean is sensory pleasure. But when you really look into the depths of "suroor" you'll know it's much more.

Suroor as a sense, is what u feel when you're in joy, when you're so knocked out of your senses, you're not aware of what's real and what's not. So yes. It's what u feel when u do mariujuana.

If you choose to name your child this exotic, strange, magnificent, I salute you.

In general, the name can be used for both genders. But who would want to name a boy, suroor? No man can ever live up to such a name. When you hear of Suroor, you will feel joy, pleasure in seeing the dear named such a peaceful and heavenful name.

Most suroor's are delicate China dolls. And if not, then are they really true suroor's?

A Suroor is said to be loved by all. Hated by none and ofcourse, a virgin until marriage.
Natalia: could I have some heroin?

Zemzo: sure. There ya go *gives heroin*

Natalia: Aahh.. I feel so Suroor.

2nd example: the woman walked away with a sense of Suroor as her rights had been recognised.
by Cloverfirelali03 May 13, 2017
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suboobial hair

Hair growth in the region hidden by your boob flaps.
Hey man, I just waxed my suboobial hair. Hurt like a bitch. It’s a difficult spot to reach so i had to have my mom help.
by YourSecretMate May 12, 2020
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Suboobia

Sub-boob-be-a

1.the area of skin on a woman's body covered by the fold of the breast

2. most commonly known as the one place that it never after a shower
Damn when ever I go to put my bra on after a shower my suboobia is still always wet!!
by Tullihia! July 28, 2009
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Subordinant

Latin for be 'be my bitch'. Primarily used by pimps, or to piss off friends.
You're my subordinant.

SHUT UP!!
by gollom like creature September 24, 2013
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Subnormality!

a webcomic written and illustrated by Winston Rowntree since 2007. often utilises the wall of text. the subject matter is highly satirical, usually political, and often though-provoking. he also jabs fun of Nickelback a lot.

reoccurring characters include a pink-haired young woman and a sphinx.

is published on VirusComix.com and claims to update weekly, although in reality, it's more like monthly
First Subnormality! comic featuring the Sphinx

Sphinx: "What has four legs in the morning, two legs in the afternoon, and three legs in the evening?"

Oedipus: "Ha! It's MAN, because --"

Sphinx: "WRONG! It's WOMAN, you chauvinist swine! Writhe in agony!" (laser beams come out of eyes, Oedipus dies, we laugh)
by ColleenTheKid October 28, 2009
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