workburger

Definition

A hamburger consumed during work hours as an afternoon pick-me-up—that strategic midday burger designed to combat the 3 PM energy crash and satisfy comfort food cravings simultaneously.

Example Usage

I'm hitting the wall at 2 PM; time for my afternoon workburger to power through until 5.

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