Friday voice

Definition

That insufferable tone of joy and freedom that bubbles out when you're about to have multiple days off while everyone else suffers through their workweek. Not actually restricted to Fridays—this vocal phenomenon can occur on any day preceding your personal weekend, making you the most hated person in the office. Your enthusiasm is their pain.

Example Usage

Sorry about the Friday voice on a Tuesday, but I'm heading to Cancun while you all enjoy those quarterly reports!

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