A group of permanent employees who had already spent enough years at a company to have become so strictly protected by employment laws, that no matter what they do they can't be fired. It is cheaper for any employer to keep them on board with fake tasks than to fire them.
by G-Dawg 123 April 22, 2016
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The state of being casually, sociably or lightly buzzed for inordinate amounts of time, e.g., a few days. Permafrosting usually involvs drinking upon waking up, and continuing to do so into the night (see: wake'n'drank.) Usually done on weekends or short vacations in foreign countries with a warm climate.
"Doesn't that gentleman look jovial?"
"Yes, I believe he's been permafrosting."
"Good morning Ms., care for a cocktail?"
"Yes, quite."
"Let us permafrost."
"Yes, I believe he's been permafrosting."
"Good morning Ms., care for a cocktail?"
"Yes, quite."
"Let us permafrost."
by i81u812didntu? March 4, 2009
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"We've smoked so much we reached a state of permafrosty"
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by Z&D show November 21, 2013
Get the permafrosty mug.A mullet, usually found on H. Sapiens Lesibianus-Arkansensis, the long back portion of which is not only permed, but frosted.
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