drudging

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adjective

drudg·​ing ˈdrə-jiŋ How to pronounce drudging (audio)
Synonyms of drudgingnext
: monotonous, tiring
drudgingly
ˈdrə-jiŋ-lē How to pronounce drudging (audio)
adverb

drudging

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present participle of drudge entry 1

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Examples of drudging in a Sentence

Adjective the hours of drudging effort that went into straightening out the company's books

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1548, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of drudging was in 1548

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“Drudging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drudging. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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