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suboptimal

Politically correct way of saying something is shite. Can be used in business communication without offending management.
The antivirus software included free with my computer is suboptimal!
suboptimal by james123456 March 22, 2007

subordinate Claus 

A subordinate Claus is an understudy for Santa Claus.
Jerry, one of the elves, was promoted to a subordinate Claus.
subordinate Claus by Cranberry Bob December 24, 2019

Suboochie 

A female who lives in the suburbs who dresses provacatively.
Rich white girls who dress like hoochies.

Rich girls who dress like hoochies.

If your ass and titties are visible through your clothes and you live in a rich and or suburban area, you are a Suboochie.

A high class Hoochie.

A classy Hoochie.

A Suboochie did not grow up in the ghetto, she is from a well off family.
This suboochie had the tiniest shorts on today at hollister, suboochies ass was hanging all out of her shorts.

Went to Mac store today the sales girl was a total Suboochie.

She is so not juicy, she's a ratchet ass Suboochie.

Dude I was at rodeo drive today, mad Suboochies out today.

I love going to target to check out the suboochies.
Suboochie by nerdbomb143 November 17, 2013

subordinate 

The subordinate workers were asked to work extra shifts for a percentage pay raise.
subordinate by Larstait November 14, 2003

subordinate 

Broken down the word SUBORDINATE basically means...
SUB - Meaning UNDER. (Like SUB marine UNDER water)
ORDER - Meaning POSITION.
FINAL DEFINITION - To be UNDER the POSITION, or rank of another.

The main tribe pitted the two SUBORDINATE tribes against each other, for the purpose of eliminate any potential rise in power.

subordinate by scruph May 13, 2008

Subordinate 

1. (noun)
An employee under another employee's supervision and/or rules.

2. (noun)
In the corporate business realm, this often explains one who a) is enslaved or b) is expected to be enslaved to the characteristic of professionalism (see professional).

3. (noun)
A queen bee's pet.

4. (noun)
One counted as inferior in business regardless of character or skill. May or may not be more valuable than their managers / superiors.

5. (verb)
The action of kissing up to one counted superior in the business realm. To submit one's self to inferiority due to pressure, accusation, threat, or other non-work-related situations. The opposite of insubordination.
"This is my incompetent team member--he's my subordinate."

"There's a new company policy in place."
"I will gladly communicate it to my subordinates."

"I'm the new CEO, and you are...?"
:: Holds out hand to engage in handshake ::
"I am the manager here and these are my many SUBORDINATES. Did I tell you they are my SUBORDINATES?"

"Sorry I'm late; it looked like my wife was going into labor."
"And she didn't and you're still late?"
"Well....yeah! I needed to be there and makes sure all was fine."
"I count this as insubordination. I expect you to subordinate yourself to my leadership and coaching tips."
:: Blank stare / jaw drop from employee ::
Subordinate by AgentSlade May 7, 2010
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