Drudge
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɹʌd͡ʒ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Drudge is a noun meaning (also attributively) A person who works in a low servile job.
Meaning
(also attributively) A person who works in a low servile job.
More Meanings
- (derogatory) Someone who works for (and may be taken advantage of by) someone else.
- (intransitive) To labour in (or as in) a low servile job.
Example Sentences
Rise to our Toils and drudge away the day.
He gradually rose in the estimation of the booksellers for whom he drudged.
Word Forms
- drudges
- drudging
- drudged
Synonyms for drudge
Depending on context, synonyms include peon, minion, travail, hack, grind, dig.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include peon, labor, labour, travail, toil, moil.
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