noun General Slang

Godinez

/ɡo.ˈði.nes/ · noun · informal

The Mexican office-worker stereotype — the corporate nine-to-five drone.

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Definitions

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A self-deprecating label people use for their own white-collar grind.

“Just a godinez out here surviving on coffee and spreadsheets.”
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A stereotypical office worker who lives the cubicle life — packed lunch in tupperware, lanyard ID, commuting on the metro.

“Full godinez energy with that meal-prep container.”
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As an adjective, anything tied to that corporate office culture, like 'godinez fashion' or 'godinez payday rituals.'

“Friday godinez vibes, everyone's ordering tacos to the office.”
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Godinez In A Sentence

Peak godinez move bringing your own coffee thermos.
The godinez exodus at 6pm hits the metro like a wave.
Quincena hit, every godinez is at the food court today.

Origin & Usage

Mexican Spanish, popularized by the comedy sketch show 'La Familia P. Luche' where 'Godínez' was a generic office surname. It became internet shorthand for the corporate office-worker archetype.

Variants godíngodinesgodinismo
Tags #spanish#mexican#money#meme

People Also Ask

What does 'godinez' mean in slang?

It's the Mexican stereotype of a corporate office worker — cubicle, tupperware lunch, ID lanyard. It's used jokingly and often about oneself.

Is 'godinez' an insult?

It's teasing but rarely cruel. Many people proudly call themselves godinez.

Where did the term come from?

From a generic office-worker character surnamed Godínez in Mexican comedy, which spread as a meme.

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