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.
Etymology:
- Blend of desk + disk jockey
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The production manager was annoyed because some desk jockey in the main office reassigned her staff without even consulting her.
Submitted on September 01, 2009
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