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workahol 

Anything that will motivate you to do work; motivational books, stimulants, etc.
Guyb: I need to get out and do something, I just took a big dose of Workahol!
Guyb: Workahol? Like, caffeine?
Guya: Yeah, but that's not all...
Guyb: What else?
Guya: Desire.
workahol by workahol biz June 27, 2008

workahol 

n. What workaholics are addicted to
Wife: Honey, are you cheating on me?
Husband: No... Why?
Wife: You're always home so late.
Husband: Argh, I know. They must be putting something into the workahol.
Wife: Crystal was right! You ARE a workaholic.
workahol by Matt |2 November 22, 2006
Word of the Day on June 18, 2007

workaholic 

A person who is addicted to working, to the point where their life consists only of work and sleep. They have very few friends, if any, and some rarely see their own families.
Workaholics often suffer from fatigue, sleeping disorders, stress and stress-related ailments, and some eventually work themselves to death. Workaholics are a common sight in some East Asian countries, but are less prevalent in North America and even less in Europe.
Jimmy neglects his family so he can spend more time working, he's a workaholic.
workaholic by captainfugu December 30, 2008

workaholic boss 

A boss who is addicted to work and expects his employees to work as hard as he does.
I have a workaholic boss, he calls me even when he is on vacation!
workaholic boss by Rêveur January 11, 2009

Workaholics 

A Comedy Central show that first aired in early April of 2011 and is absolutely hilarious. It follows three friends living and working together after college. Blake Anderson, Adam DeVine and Anders Holm star in this scripted comedy where they spend their days selling time shares and their nights partying. Even though college ended, the fun hasn't.
Kevin: Dude it's Wednesday, guess what's on tonight. New episode of Workaholics!!
Devin: That show is so funny man, cannot wait.
Workaholics by mermaidcat May 17, 2011

workaholic 

A person who works too hard, even when they are meant to be on vacation.
Elizabeth Owens
workaholic by Robert January 18, 2004
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