Slog

/slɔg/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a long, arduous task or period of work.

He described the project as a real slog, taking much longer than expected.

a slow, laborious walk.

The slog through the mud made the hike even more exhausting.

verb

to work hard over a period of time, often with difficulty or effort.

She had to slog through the long hours of her internship to gain experience.

to walk or move slowly with heavy steps.

After the long hike, we were all slogging our way back to the campsite.

The word 'slog' comes from the late 19th century, possibly derived from the dialectal 'slog', meaning 'to plod' or 'to walk heavily'.

slog away

to work hard at something over time

slog through

to work through or deal with something that is difficult or tedious

slog it out

to endure a difficult situation until it's resolved

toil

to work extremely hard

labor

to engage in hard physical work

grind

to perform repetitive or tedious work

to work or function slowly and with effort

I’ve been slogging through these reports all week.

to drink heavily with friends, often referring to binge drinking

We spent the night slogging at the bar.