English Explanatory Dictionary

worky

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Characterized by or pertaining to work.
  2. Especially of attire: appropriate for work.
  3. Requiring much work.
  4. Tending to be very serious about work.
  5. Showing the effect of much effort and work.
noun
  1. Alternative spelling of workie.

Pronunciation

/ˈwɜːki/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-worky.wav /ˈwɜɹki/ En-au-workie.ogg

Word forms

worky workier workiest workies

Etymology

From work (noun) + -y (suffix forming adjectives with the sense ‘having the quality of’).

Synonyms

working workish worklike businesslike laborious labor-intensive diligent industrious intricate involved

Related words

working workish worklike
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