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Drudge - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A drudge is a person who does hard, dull, or menial work, often without recognition. The term can also describe tedious or laborious tasks. It implies monotony and lack of reward.

drudge

/drʌdʒ/ /drʌdʒ/

Definition:

A person who does tedious or menial work, or such work itself.

Synonyms:

toiler, laborer, grubber, plodder

Part of Speech:

noun, verb

Antonyms:

idler, slacker

Common Collocations:

daily drudge, endless drudgery, mindless drudgery

Derivatives:

drudgery, drudging

Usage Tips:

Use "drudge" for someone doing dull work or as a verb meaning to labor tediously.

Common Phrases:

"drudge away, " "life of a drudge, " "drudge through"

Etymology:

From Middle English "druggen," meaning to labor; possibly of Germanic origin.

Examples:

  • 1. She felt like a drudge after hours of filing papers.
  • 2. He had to drudge through the muddy field all day.
  • 3. The kitchen drudge scrubbed pots until her hands were sore.
  • 4. Many students view homework as mindless drudgery.

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