Meaning & Definition of word "Toiling"
Toiling
/ˈtɔɪlɪŋ/
verb:
- 1. to work extremely hard or incessantly.
- Example: She spent the whole summer toiling in the fields to earn enough money for college.
- 2. to move slowly and with difficulty.
- Example: The travelers were toiling up the steep hill, exhausted but determined to reach the summit.
Etymology
●Middle English 'toilen', from Old French 'toile' meaning 'to work'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
toiling away:
Working diligently and continuously on a task.
toiling in the trenches:
Working hard at the most basic level of an activity, often in difficult conditions.
Related Words
toil:
Short for toiling, meaning hard work or physical labor.
toiler:
A person who engages in hard work.
labor:
The process of working, especially physical work.
Slang Meanings of toiling
Meaning: Grinding
● Example Sentence: I'm grinding at my job all week.
Meaning: Hustling
● Example Sentence: I'm hustling to make ends meet.