Is a term used by prison inmates who affiliate with inner prison gangs or cliques. Also can be used synonously as an alternate meaning to describe one or more newbie, lower and upper level urban gang members whom participate in the act(s) of putting in time by carrying out (commiting) tasks, specific odd jobs, individual job assignments, and loyalty tests instructed by senior members of the gang for the benefit of the gang.
"I put in WORK you know, I handled my shit! You know what I'm sayin."
"If HE wants us to have his back he'll have to put in WORK, to prove that he's legit ya know."
"If HE wants us to have his back he'll have to put in WORK, to prove that he's legit ya know."
by Jinxty1 June 23, 2021

Like a work husband/gf/bf, but so similar in hobbies and knowledge that it is as if they are the same person.
William is my work soulmate because we are both reptile parents, are Eastern European in ethnicity, have the same career path, education and knowledge and have an old soul. We connect on many levels and are supportive to each other at work when others spread gossip and lies.
by YummyTurtleLady July 31, 2017


by Beasty Bill December 17, 2018

Fouling around while in a committed relationship is only allowed as long as it is with coworkers. This is considered a “team building” function and helps create trust, respect, and loyalty within a company.
“Dude did you hear Josh was banging Leslie from the mail room”
“Yea, it’s not cheating though due to the Austin Work Rule”
“Yea, it’s not cheating though due to the Austin Work Rule”
by RefineryWorker May 30, 2024

by Hood_rich3000k November 23, 2023

When you look like you’re busy and nobody wants to get in your way. In other words you walk with a purpose. This type of walk is considered a lot more respectable than a club walk.
Her: why don’t I ever get noticed?
Him: you have a work walk not a club walk?
Her: wtf does that mean?
Him: you don’t ask to get laid
Him: you have a work walk not a club walk?
Her: wtf does that mean?
Him: you don’t ask to get laid
by Daredevil2 February 14, 2022
