Synonyms for

Workin

Verb Another word for workin — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Workin is a colloquial form of the word 'working'. It means engaging in labor or any form of productive activity.

Synonyms & similar words

laboring toiling employed occupied engaged operating busy active functioning labored slogging grinding drudging plugging grappling struggling tackling

Synonyms by register

Formal

laboring toiling operating functioning

Informal

hustling grinding doing a job on the job

Literary

toiling striving

Antonyms

idle inactive resting leisurely unemployed lazy

Common collocations

  • workin' hard
  • workin' overtime
  • workin' late
  • workin' man
  • workin' mom
  • workin' it out
  • workin' towards

Word family

verb work

Usage note

This is a non-standard, phonetic spelling of 'working', often used in informal contexts or to represent casual speech. It should generally be avoided in formal writing.

Example sentences

  1. I am workin on my homework.
  2. He is workin in the garden.
  3. She is a hard workin student.
  4. We are workin together to build a sandcastle.
  5. Mom is workin on dinner in the kitchen.

Quotes

  • Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life. - Confucius
  • Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard. - Tim Notke
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. - Steve Jobs

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