A fork of Rural Dictionary
A swedish name finnish in origin. Its a name common among males but has also been used by females. In the twentyfirst century the name has increased in popularity among homosexuals.
"Hey Calle, how are you doing today?"
The Call usually comes around 9am on Friday, or an hour or so before your shift starts. Most commonly you get The Call when you're working for a temp agency, but sometimes with call centers. Temp agencies and call centers are notorious for firing employees with a telephone call, and they usually do it on Friday because statistics have shown that fewer people go postal when they're fired on a Friday.
"Hello, this is blah blah with blah blah staffing. We're calling to inform you that your contract with Foo Inc has been terminated. Do not return to Foo Inc, we will arrange for your posessions to be picked up at our office."
Colloquial term for a period of time, usually after an entire day's work, when one must remain on the job. Can extend from hours to an overnight stay. See also on call.
Medical Student 1: There's a comet that only passes Earth once every quintillion years and they're marking it with a fireworks display, free liquor and street parties! You in? Medical Student 2: Nah dawg...I have call tonight.
To be in a meeting whilst signed into MSN messenger. 'In a call' is an away status used on MSN messenger.
"I'm going to my meeting, brb" *Sets away status to 'In a Call'*