Skip to main content
Dictionary
Store
Blog
World
Help
Advertise
Chat
System Status
Information Collection Notice
Trademark Concerns
reCAPTCHA Privacy
Terms of Service
reCAPTCHA Terms
Privacy Policy
Accessibility
Report a Bug
Data Request
Contact Us
Security
DMCA
© 1999–2026 Urban Dictionary ®
Mugs
Tees
Hoodies
Pro Customization
Create unique products with your own words and definitions
Preview
Personalize Your Design
Your Word
Your Definition
Short-spanned, intense labour. Originally from Norwegian naval / maritime history, referring to the situation where a vessel would arrive or depart from harbour, and everyone from swain to captain would be part of the frenzy of operations needed to accomplish the overall task at hand. Later also used in everyday speech, where the word reflects to a situation that is sliding on time or have been postponed for so long that getting back on track / getting a jour requires a very large effort.
Text fits
Save
Cancel