slogging
|slog/ging|
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/ˈslɑːɡɪŋ/
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/ˈslɒɡɪŋ/
(slog)
hard work or heavy movement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'slog' originates from the English dialect, possibly related to 'slug,' meaning 'to hit hard.'
Historical Evolution
'slog' evolved from the dialectal English word 'slug,' which meant 'to strike heavily,' and eventually became the modern English word 'slog.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to hit hard,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to work hard or walk heavily.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to work hard over a long period, often in a laborious or tedious manner.
She was slogging through the paperwork all day.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45