That person at work (same or opposite sex) that takes the place of your "at home" spouse while you are at work (no sexual relationship is part of this being!) You talk with, connect to, and relate to this person as good as or better than your "at home" spouse with regards to all things work related.
While at the monthly incentive meeting, my work wife, Ryan and I shared an inside joke about how bad our boss' suit was..what the hell was that stain and how did it get there?
by M.E. Baumer April 11, 2006
Oh yeah, Maria, she's my work wife. All we do is argue all day and then I have to make up for it by buying her chocolate at the grocery store.
by Pleasure April 27, 2006
Person at work who offers to take on tasks for the boss that he or she would like his or her spouse to do at home. Order lunch, make coffee, do errands etc. as a way of getting ahead.
Suzy asked the boss if she can bring back back his favorite sandwich when she comes back from lunch today. Everyone knows she's pulling the work wife move to get that promotion next year.
by Paula Villegas December 09, 2008
A woman with whom you work, whose proximity and frequent interaction leads to her becoming your primary female companion during work hours. She will become a substitute for your wife while you are at work, providing companionship and support, but without the emotional and sexual elements. For a time. You will eventually develop a huge crush on her, but will think you've kept it hidden. You haven't -everyone at work will think it's obvious.
Drone 1: Mr W and Mrs C really seem to make a good team.
Drone 2: Yeah, she's his work wife. He'd be lost without her.
Drone 1: Oh, she's just his work wife? So there's nothing going on there?
Drone 2 : No. But he wishes there was. So bad.
Drone 2: Yeah, she's his work wife. He'd be lost without her.
Drone 1: Oh, she's just his work wife? So there's nothing going on there?
Drone 2 : No. But he wishes there was. So bad.
by Words Writer May 25, 2018
Your closest female friend at work. Her motive is friendship, not pay. This is typically a non-sexual relationship.
I was running so late this morning that I didn't get my usual bagel. Thank God my work-wife brought me some Micky D's.
by Daniel Roberts December 23, 2004
The coworker of your preference that makes working the overnight shift tolerable. A funny, beautiful, witty, and entertaining female counterpart in the work place.
by Tuffmuff February 07, 2020
A symbolic marriage between two co-workers within the same employment facility that carries all the pain and suffering of a real marriage without any of the fringe benefits.
Matt's work wife, Emily, is always yelling at him and expecting him to buy her shiny expensive things.
by Tim in Sedro September 02, 2010