Business Slang

noun a small disk or knob that is sewn on a garment and is used to fasten it by being pushed through a slit or loop

verb to fasten or close with buttons

adverb in a manner that involves fastening or closing with buttons

• He always makes sure to button up his shirt before going to work.
• Don't forget to button up your jacket before going outside.
• I had to button up my coat because it was freezing outside.
• It's time to button up and focus on finishing this project.

noun a person in charge; leader or boss

• The company honcho made the final decision on the new marketing strategy.
• The office honcho is always organizing team events.
• I heard the sales honcho is really good at closing deals.
• She's the honcho of the group, always leading the way.

preposition A word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence. In this case, 'in' shows the location or position of the noun 'bag'.

• With all the necessary documents submitted, our victory in the court case is practically in the bag.
• I aced the final exam, so passing the class is totally in the bag.
• Once we secure the funding, the project will be in the bag.
• After months of training, winning the marathon feels like it's finally in the bag.

noun PDQ is a noun that stands for 'Pretty Darn Quick'. It is often used as an abbreviation to indicate something is done or will be done very quickly.

• The company requires all employees to submit their reports PDQ.
• Hey, can you finish that task PDQ?
• I need that information ASAP, PDQ!
• She made a decision PDQ, without hesitation.

noun a professional, especially in sports

adjective in favor of; supporting

preposition in favor of; supporting

• The pro athlete demonstrated exceptional skill on the field.
• I heard that the pro is joining our team next season.
• That pro really knows how to work the system.
• She's a pro at navigating difficult situations.

noun a situation marked by errors or confusion; a mess

• The project faced a major snafu due to miscommunication among team members.
• The whole situation turned into a snafu because nobody knew what was going on.
• The party was a total snafu with people spilling drinks and causing chaos.
• His life felt like a constant snafu, with one problem after another popping up.

noun an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment

adjective showing a willingness to take bold risks or behave extravagantly

• The sporting event attracted athletes from all over the world.
• I love going to sporting events with my friends.
• Let's hit up a sporting event this weekend, it'll be lit!
• His speech was a sporting attempt to win over the audience.

noun a person who is used by others for their own purposes, especially someone who is considered to be foolish or gullible

• The company hired a stooge to act as a scapegoat for their unethical practices.
• Don't be a stooge and fall for their tricks.
• That guy is such a stooge, always doing whatever the boss tells him.
• The puppet was controlled by the stooge behind the scenes.

noun a person who engages in shrewd or unscrupulous business deals or transactions

• The wheeler dealer negotiated a complex business deal with multiple stakeholders.
• That guy is a real wheeler dealer, always making deals and getting things done.
• I heard he's a wheeler dealer in the car industry, always flipping cars for a profit.
• She's a wheeler dealer when it comes to finding the best deals on designer clothes.

noun a slang term used to represent the sound of money, especially when one is making or winning money

• The sound of the cash register going 'ka-ching' indicated a successful sale.
• I heard 'ka-ching' every time someone bought one of my handmade crafts.
• Every time I win at poker, I can hear the 'ka-ching' in my head.
• The idea of investing in real estate always brings the sound of 'ka-ching' to mind.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

article a word that is used to specify a noun, such as 'the', 'a', or 'an'

• He handled the meeting like a boss, confidently addressing all concerns.
• I aced that test, like a boss!
• I walked into the party and owned it, like a boss.
• She navigated through the chaos of the city streets like a boss, always staying calm and collected.

noun a slang term used to represent the sound of a cash register or the sound of money being made

• The company's revenue increased significantly, resulting in a loud 'cha-ching' for the shareholders.
• I just won the lottery! Cha-ching!
• When I sell my old clothes online, it's always a cha-ching moment.
• Every time I finish a project, I feel like I hear a mental 'cha-ching' of satisfaction.

noun a colloquial term for the world of advertising

• The adland industry is constantly evolving with new technologies and trends.
• People who work in adland are always coming up with creative ideas for advertisements.
• I heard adland is a cutthroat industry to work in.
• In the world of adland, ideas are the currency that drives success.