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grafter

 

[ หˆษกrรฆftษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

work ethic

A grafter is someone who works hard, often in a physically demanding job. This term is most commonly used in British English to describe a person who puts in extra effort in their work, regardless of the type of job they do. Grafter can also imply a certain level of perseverance and dedication, suggesting that the individual is not afraid to get their hands dirty and do what it takes to achieve their goals. The term is often used in a positive light, highlighting the value of hard work.

Synonyms

hard worker, hustler, laborer, toiler

Examples of usage

  • He's a real grafter; he works two jobs to support his family.
  • In this industry, being a grafter is essential for success.
  • She has always been a grafter, putting in long hours at the office.
  • You can often recognize a grafter by their strong work ethic.

Translations

Translations of the word "grafter" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น grafitador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคฐเคนเคฃเค•เคฐเฅเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Grafiker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyadur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ะฐั„ั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ grafik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฐใƒฉใƒ•ใ‚ฟใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท graphiste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ grafista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท grafikรงi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ทธ๋ž˜ํ”„ํ„ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุณู… ุจูŠุงู†ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ grafik

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ grafik

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›พ่กจๅˆถไฝœ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ grafik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grafรญker

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณั€ะฐั„ะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ แƒแƒคแƒ˜แƒ™แƒแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qrafik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ grafista

Etymology

The term 'grafter' originates from the verb 'to graft', which has Latin roots in the word 'graphium', meaning 'to write or draw'. The concept of grafting relates to joining different plants to grow together, symbolizing the effort and work needed to achieve a successful outcome. In English, the term evolved from its original botanical context to describe individuals who take on a lot of physical or metaphorical labor in their lives. The slang usage of 'grafter' began notably in the 20th century, particularly in British contexts, encapsulating an appreciation for hard work and diligence. As society has progressed and work environments have changed, the term has retained its emphasis on the importance of hard work and perseverance, remaining relevant in discussions of work ethic and professional determination.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,552, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.