work spouse

English

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Noun

work spouse (plural work spouses)

1. (idiomatic) A man or woman in the workplace with whom one shares a special relationship similar to marriage, with confidences, loyalties, shared jokes and experiences, and an unusual degree of honesty or openness.

Related terms

• work husband
• work marriage
• work wife

See also

• don't get your meat where you get your bread