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afterwork

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːftæː(r)ˈwoːrk/

“afterwork” is a Swedish word. Its 2 meanings in English:

noun

  1. the act of visiting a pub, bar, restaurant or other venues of entertainment with coworkers immediately after work
  2. an informal activity after workhours arranged by the employer (e.g. team building or seminar)

Etymology

Pseudo-anglicism, derived from after + work, based on afterski (“après-ski”). Attested since 2000.

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