desk jockey

English

Etymology

Blend of desk +‎ disk jockey

Pronunciation

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Noun

desk jockey (plural desk jockeys)

1. (idiomatic) One who spends his or her time seated at a desk; especially one who is more concerned with procedure, paperwork, or administration than with its ultimate goal or practical consequence.

   The production manager was annoyed because some desk jockey in the main office reassigned her staff without even consulting her.

See also

• shiny bum