Definition of drudge
drudged
;drudging
intransitive verb
: to do hard, menial, or monotonous work
transitive verb
: to force to do hard, menial, or monotonous work
drudger
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Examples of drudge in a Sentence
factory workers who must drudge all day at repetitive tasks
Origin and Etymology of drudge
Middle English druggen
drudge
Definition of drudge
1 : one who is obliged to do menial work
2 : one whose work is routine and boring
3 : menial or tedious labor
Examples of drudge in a Sentence
She was tired of working as an office drudge.
worked like a drudge at a low-paying job that had few benefits
First Known Use of drudge
15th century
DRUDGE Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of drudge for English Language Learners
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: a person who does boring, difficult, or unpleasant work
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