noun Internet Slang

Quiet Quitting

/ˈkwaɪət ˈkwɪtɪŋ/ · noun · informal

Doing only the minimum required at work, without actually resigning.

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Definitions

1

A pushback against the expectation to go above and beyond constantly.

“The whole team quietly quit after the burnout.”
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2

Putting in just enough effort to keep your job, and nothing extra.

“He started quiet quitting after they denied his raise.”
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3

Setting firm boundaries by refusing unpaid overtime and hustle culture.

“Quiet quitting is just doing the job you're paid for.”
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Quiet Quitting In A Sentence

Quiet quitting saved my mental health.
She's not lazy, she's quiet quitting.
Leaving at 5 sharp is peak quiet quitting.

Origin & Usage

A workplace term that went viral on TikTok in 2022, describing doing the minimum at a job as a reaction to burnout and hustle culture.

People Also Ask

What does quiet quitting mean?

Quiet quitting means doing only the minimum required at work, without actually resigning.

Is quiet quitting actually quitting?

No — you keep your job but stop going above and beyond beyond what you're paid for.

Why do people quiet quit?

Usually to avoid burnout, set boundaries, or protest poor pay and recognition.

What does quiet quitting mean on TikTok?

On TikTok quiet quitting describes setting work boundaries and doing just your job, no extra.

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