Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
swink
verb
/swɪŋk/
Definition
To toil or work hard, often in a laborious manner.
Examples
- After swinking in the fields all day, the farmers returned home exhausted.
- He swinked tirelessly to complete the project on time.
Meaning
Swink is an archaic term that refers to exerting oneself through strenuous labor or effort. It’s commonly used in poetic or literary contexts to denote hard work.
Synonyms
- toil
- labor
- work hard
- strive
