Definition

A person who does hard, menial, or tedious work.

Example

He felt like a drudger, working long hours with little reward.

Conversation

I heard you got a new job, how's it going?

It's alright, but sometimes it feels like I'm just a drudger doing the same tasks over and over.

That sounds exhausting!

Yeah, I hope it gets more interesting soon.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Drudger originates from the Middle English 'drudgere', which is derived from 'drudge' (meaning a person who does hard, menial work). The term 'drudge' itself comes from the Old English 'drygan', meaning to toil or work hard. Thus, a drudger is someone who engages in hard, tedious labor.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'toiling' or 'working hard' — that's what a drudger does, as it relates to the Old English meaning of hard work.

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