professionalism

any business practice in which happiness is sacrificed for success.

"Bill wears a 3 piece business suit everyday no matter how hot it is outside."

"Yeah, his dedication to professionalism will get him far in business...but not life."

or

"Stop leaning back in your chair. Where is your professionalism?"

"Sorry about that, boss. For a moment I forgot success is more important than comfort or happiness.

by the wise sloth August 6, 2009

professional douchebag

a douchebag so epicly douchebaggy that they must publish and announce every douchebaggy thing they do.

professional douchebag- I'm George W. Bush, and I approve this message:
"New Orleans fails"

by Spaz De Kat March 19, 2009

Stand back, I am a professional

Something someone says to reassure themselves that they can do the job. Most commonly used when the person has no idea what they are doing.

Stand back, I am a professional miss. *She steps away from the outlet*

by theHPninja May 16, 2010

professional bastard

when a person takes being a bastard to such an extreme that he/she treats it like their career

Steve: "Hey man, is Rory coming out tonight?"
Tom: "Nah, he's too busy being a professional bastard"
Steve: "What?"
Tom: "Yeah, he sits at home, rings people and unnecessarily abuses them"

by jkjtastic September 19, 2009

professional shitters

The people at work who pretty much spend all day in the bathroom.

Man these bathrooms are always full! What are you people,professional shitters?

by JoeNJ2 March 13, 2011

Professionalist

A person who is professionally challenged.
+ Challenged with obstacles in life but still managing to overcome them.

I may have brain damage, but that doesn't stop me from achieving my frequent succession. To summarize, I am professionally challenged / a professionalist. - CWSPablitoJ

by CWSPablitoJ May 28, 2023

Classroom Professional

Students who only attend classes and never use what they learn.
Primarily used in a Dance school enviroment, this can also be applied to many other types of schools.

Rob: When are Jake and Jill going to the Salsa club and use what they spent so much money to learn?

Roy: Never! They're classroom professionals. They wouldn't know what to do when they got there.

by Tebroc Eleek October 11, 2006