A mercenary-level developer that produces obfuscated code that fullfills the case study, thus bein able to charge his freelance honoraries faster than a Ninja can draw a Shuriken from his robe.
His obfuscation stems not from bad faith, but merely from getting results as fast as possible; and mainly because, like the proverbial Ninja, he claims to be a Black Belt master of any weapon (language) he gets his hand on.
"Jack of All Trades, Master of None" is a phrase of wisdom he disdains with a sense of pride.
His obfuscation stems not from bad faith, but merely from getting results as fast as possible; and mainly because, like the proverbial Ninja, he claims to be a Black Belt master of any weapon (language) he gets his hand on.
"Jack of All Trades, Master of None" is a phrase of wisdom he disdains with a sense of pride.
This dude is a Code Ninja, no matter in which language is the thing written in. Code's a bit messy, but the customer got his results rather quickly.
by alejandrob April 13, 2018

by .6.7.6.Opne.6.7.6.Parenthesis. May 3, 2025

1. One with the legendary ability to pass gas in a room full of people without being noticed.
2. A person of Indian heritage who looks to be of African descent.
2. A person of Indian heritage who looks to be of African descent.
1. I have never heard Frank fart. I believe he is a Ninja Boy.
2. I saw Isaiah eating curry. I think that he is a Ninja Boy.
2. I saw Isaiah eating curry. I think that he is a Ninja Boy.
by Laws of Gravity May 25, 2010

by FireDasher June 12, 2021

by Ser Owen October 29, 2017

Something that is not ass hard as it looks.
An action or job that once done the result looks like doing it was way harder that it actually was.
An action or job that once done the result looks like doing it was way harder that it actually was.
-''Last night was under ninja, thanks for the breakfast''
''-Paris Hilton is out of your reach
+No, dude, she's totally under ninja''
''-Dude, are you hard watching Up??
+no, it's just under ninja''
-''Yeah it was her first time but was pretty under ninja''
''-Paris Hilton is out of your reach
+No, dude, she's totally under ninja''
''-Dude, are you hard watching Up??
+no, it's just under ninja''
-''Yeah it was her first time but was pretty under ninja''
by Pidgeon Impaler August 22, 2021

noun
When you're awarded a fancy new title and a fresh pile of responsibilities, but your paycheck doesn’t move an inch. Like a ninja, this promotion slips in silently, sounds impressive, might even look impactful—but remains completely undetectable in your bank account.
Origin:
Rumored to have started among government employees, where budget freezes were common but the need for “recognition” was high. Managers, unable to offer raises, began handing out sleek new titles like “Senior Specialist” or “Lead Coordinator” as stealthy morale boosters. The term “ninja promotion” was coined after someone joked that their new role was like a ninja—deadly serious, highly skilled, and totally invisible on payday.
Often includes:
A new title
More meetings
Higher expectations
No money
A LinkedIn update and a slice of cake
When you're awarded a fancy new title and a fresh pile of responsibilities, but your paycheck doesn’t move an inch. Like a ninja, this promotion slips in silently, sounds impressive, might even look impactful—but remains completely undetectable in your bank account.
Origin:
Rumored to have started among government employees, where budget freezes were common but the need for “recognition” was high. Managers, unable to offer raises, began handing out sleek new titles like “Senior Specialist” or “Lead Coordinator” as stealthy morale boosters. The term “ninja promotion” was coined after someone joked that their new role was like a ninja—deadly serious, highly skilled, and totally invisible on payday.
Often includes:
A new title
More meetings
Higher expectations
No money
A LinkedIn update and a slice of cake
Coworker: “I thought you got promoted?”
You: “Yeah, it was a ninja promotion. Still broke, but at least it sounds cool.”
You: “Yeah, it was a ninja promotion. Still broke, but at least it sounds cool.”
by CorporateNinja March 29, 2025
