a concept where an individual, typically identifying as gay, engages in flirtatious behavior or pretends to have a romantic or sexual interest in a colleague of the opposite gender while at the workplace. This action is performed publicly with the primary intent of diverting attention from the individual's actual sexual orientation. It's a strategy used to create a facade of heterosexuality in environments where being openly gay might lead to negative consequences, such as discrimination or social ostracization.
"Since he wasn't ready to come out at work, Mike flirted with Jenna, using her as a work beard, so his colleagues would assume he was straight."
by Sapphire Storm March 10, 2024
Get the Work beardmug. 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
Get the Workmug. 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
Get the Work Soulmatemug. 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
Get the Austin Work Rulemug. It’s when someone/something lives in your head rent free and makes you overly question them or the thing very deeply.
It really affects you more so in the emotional aspect but can and usually also affects your physical self in some degree.
It’s more times than not one sided it’s usually just you dealing with the situation in this way and not the other person but that’s not always the case.
When someone does this to another person it sometimes happens because that person has the upper hand and is taking advantage/manipulating the scenario.
You’re really letting something get to you when it shouldn’t be to the amount that you’re letting it.
It really affects you more so in the emotional aspect but can and usually also affects your physical self in some degree.
It’s more times than not one sided it’s usually just you dealing with the situation in this way and not the other person but that’s not always the case.
When someone does this to another person it sometimes happens because that person has the upper hand and is taking advantage/manipulating the scenario.
You’re really letting something get to you when it shouldn’t be to the amount that you’re letting it.
Guy: This girl is playing hard to get and she doesn’t seem to care about what I’m doing or isn’t very invested in what we have, she’s so nonchalant. So that makes me super interested in her because she’s not giving me the attention that I want. Like I want her to show me that she gives a fuck about me. And her doing this just makes me want her more. I’m thinking about every move she makes. And how I can get her to show me an ounce of jealousy or have her prove in some way that she feels something towards me.
Girl: It’s lookin’ like reverse psychology is working numbers on you.
Girl: It’s lookin’ like reverse psychology is working numbers on you.
by criesinsagvenus January 27, 2024
Get the working numbersmug. Mom: Don't worry sweetie, everything will work out.
Me with depression and anxiety: THE HELL IT WILL
Me with depression and anxiety: THE HELL IT WILL
by CrusadeToaster4 May 15, 2020
Get the Everything Will Work Outmug. Whether there's an external change,react accordingly.Follow your instincts as primitive animals do.Don't get all worked up over things.
by donaaaa August 16, 2022
Get the Don't get all worked up over things.mug.