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gracious professionalism 

This term was coined by Professor Woodie Flowers for the FIRST robotics competition. The definition has never been precisely outlined, but it's connotation is widely understood and may be summarized as this: "Competition for the sake not of destroying one another, but for the sake of bettering and improving both competitors as a result of the competition."
Lending a spare part to an opponent in order to keep them from forfeiting a match is a prime example of gracious professionalism.
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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.

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

professionalismness 

Describes anger, but used to avoid admitting anger.
No, you cannot paint anger on me. I was trying to keep my professionalismness in and make sure that I speak out.

Professionality

The art of maintaining a professional appearance and attitude while projecting a tremendous amount of personality.
Jason has the professionality to meet with clients and still be the life of the office.
Professionality by Jason Malone January 20, 2009

gracious professionalism 

Don't be a jerk -Woodie Flowers
Let's say good game to this team even though we kicked there ass cause gracious professionalism :)
gracious professionalism by kmskate January 28, 2017

professionality

a combination of professionalism and personality used typically in a work-setting to describe a person who works hard but also shows other fun/pleasing aspects of their character
She's a great candidate anyway but her professionality is really what got her the job!
professionality by jackskay26 March 17, 2009
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We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.
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The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
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Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
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Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
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Being ignored by someone when making a statement or asking a question. Also known as blanked and turfed.
Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
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piddlefart

Instead of doing my homework, I decided to piddlefart around for two hours.
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anyone who succeeds in disgracing/over indulging themselves in the throws of clubland
28 hours and 4 clubs later, gurning for england but still refusing to go home - a total wrongun!!
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