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Staff A group of people who work together to accomplish a goal. ■ "The staff at the comedy club were absolutely hilarious! They had everyone in stitches from start to finish."
Delegation The act of delegating tasks or responsibilities to someone else, usually through a formal agreement. ■ "I'm too busy to attend the staff meeting, so I've decided to delegate my presentation duties to my assistant."
Denouncing The act of publicly announcing or declaring something to be wrong, illegal, or immoral. ■ After being caught stealing from the office supplies cabinet, John's coworkers denounced him in front of the entire staff meeting.
gastric Relating to the stomach. ■ "I have a gastric condition that makes me burp loudly every time I eat," said John, much to the amusement of the restaurant staff.
Outburst A sudden and violent eruption of emotions, often resulting in an explosion of words or actions. ■ When John found out his sandwich was stolen, he had an epic outburst at the restaurant staff.
Referencing A process of mentioning someone or something in order to make fun of them. ■ "I had to referencing my boss during the staff meeting because he was wearing a ridiculous tie."
staffer A person who works on a staff, often in an administrative or support role. ■ "The staffer was so dedicated to his job that he spent his entire summer trying to perfect the art of folding paper clips."
Clef A symbol placed at the beginning of a piece of music, indicating the pitch and key of the staff on which the notes are to be played. ■ "When I saw the clef for this piece of music, I knew it was going to be a real 'clef-erence' in my musical abilities!
concierge An imaginary, comically exaggerated French hotel staff member who is always available to assist guests with their every need, regardless of how trivial or absurd it may seem. ■ "I needed a toothpick for my soup," said the guest. "No problem, mon ami," replied the concierge, pulling out a selection of toothpicks from his pocket with lightning speed and precision.
Farce A humorous and exaggerated play, often involving mistaken identities or situations. ■ "The Great Pajama Debacle" was a farce where the entire office staff dressed in their pajamas to work for a whole day. It was hilarious and no one took it seriously!
gurney A large, flat bed or cart with wheels, used for transporting patients or the sick and injured. ■ "The hospital staff wheeled the gurney into the operating room, where the patient was to undergo surgery."; "To move someone or something quickly from one place to another, often with a sense of urgency or haste. ■ "The gurney-like bus quickly sped through the city streets, transporting tourists to their next destination."
leprechaun A small, mischievous fairy who is traditionally depicted as wearing a green hat and carrying a crooked staff. Leprechauns are often associated with the Irish holiday of St. Patrick's Day. ■ "I saw a leprechaun hiding under a rainbow today. I tried to catch him, but he was too quick!"
scepter A long, staff-like object with a small, pointed end, typically used as an emblem of authority or power. ■ The king held his scepter high in the air, making all his subjects bow to him., A long, stick-like object with a pointed end, used as a weapon by witches and sorcerers. ■ "Witchcraft is not for sissies," said the witch, brandishing her scepter at the crowd.
Slated To be marked down for a certain position or task, often in a formal manner. ■ The manager had slated me to give the presentation at the next staff meeting, but I asked if I could swap with Sarah since she's better at public speaking than I am.