Workplace Behavior Vocabulary

noun a person who plays tricks or pranks on others for amusement

• The practical joker in the office always finds ways to lighten the mood with harmless pranks.
• Don't take him too seriously, he's just a practical joker who loves to pull pranks on his friends.
• Watch out for that practical joker, he's always up to something sneaky.
• His wit and humor make him a practical joker in social situations, always ready with a clever comeback or joke.

adjective showing excessive willingness to serve or please others

• The servile attitude of the butler was evident in his every action.
• She always acts so servile around her boss, it's kind of annoying.
• I can't stand how servile he is to his girlfriend, it's like he's her puppet.
• The company's servile dependence on outdated technology is hindering its progress.

noun a person who dawdles or moves slowly

verb to dawdle or move slowly

• The lollygagger was asked to pick up the pace and focus on completing the task at hand.
• Stop being a lollygagger and get moving on the project!
• Quit lollygagging around and start getting some work done.
• He was a lollygagger in life, always taking his time and never rushing to achieve his goals.