Meaning & Definition of word "Slog"

Slog

/slɔg/

1. a long, arduous task or period of work.
- Example: He described the project as a real slog, taking much longer than expected.
2. a slow, laborious walk.
- Example: The slog through the mud made the hike even more exhausting.

1. to work hard over a period of time, often with difficulty or effort.
- Example: She had to slog through the long hours of her internship to gain experience.
2. to walk or move slowly with heavy steps.
- Example: 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

Meaning: to work or function slowly and with effort

● Example Sentence: I’ve been slogging through these reports all week.

Meaning: to drink heavily with friends, often referring to binge drinking

● Example Sentence: We spent the night slogging at the bar.