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.