workaholic

B2
US /ˈwɝːkəˈhɑːlɪk/
noun adj Freq #27223

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    A person who feels compelled to work excessively, including while at home.

    All workaholics should move to Hong Kong, where working hours average over 50 per week.

  2. 2
    noun

    person with a compulsive need to work

  3. 3
    adj

    In the nature or manner of a workaholic.

Etymology

From work + -aholic.

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