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Work

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."
by Jinxty1 June 23, 2021
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Karen Work Culture

noun: A workplace environment characterized by behaviors and attitudes similar to those stereotypically attributed to a 'Karen.' This culture includes employees' strong sense of entitlement, a tendency to escalate minor issues to higher management, and frequent involvement in HR complaints over trivial matters.

Karen's Work Culture is marked by a collective adherence to specific social norms, prioritizing personal inconvenience over team collaboration and productivity, often resulting in a toxic work environment filled with unnecessary disputes and micromanagement.
"The Karen Work Culture at the office has made it difficult for anyone to introduce new ideas without facing immediate resistance and a barrage of complaints to HR."
by Tyler_ June 13, 2024
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TMW (Too Much Work)

Someone who takes too much energy to be friends with
She’s just TMW (Too Much Work).
by TMWAnonymous April 5, 2021
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Post-work

in futurology, theory of a society in which work is radically transformed or becomes obsolete due to technological advancement, usually referring to post-scarcity
Just imagine living in a post-work society. I could farm in Warframe every day!
by ObsessedWithPolitics December 10, 2024
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dishonest work

Dishonest work equates to ill-gotten gains. Like overcharging an elderly person for something they didn't need in the first place or writing a master's thesis on a non-relevant subject that is useless just because you wasted your life on it.
- "I wrote a master's thesis on this thing called Kancolle"
- "Man that sure is DISHONEST work you did there, why waste your life"
by Stoney_Steve96 May 21, 2019
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Work

"between you and me, I think he's had some work done"
by Arminkshipper June 24, 2025
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Austin Work Rule

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”
by RefineryWorker May 30, 2024
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