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workhorse 

A dependable performer; a steady, responsible worker who assumes a heavy workload.
Because the company wasn't making any new sales or delivering any of the existing ones to production, the COO and VP of Support decided to fire the older employees -- the workhorses -- in order to afford raises and bonuses for the younger ones.
workhorse by Turn the Worm May 24, 2010

Workhorse 

One who goes all in at all times.
One who gets the job done at all costs.
One who has the determination and is not afraid to put the team on his back and carry the young ones to the promise land.
Big Veets is always a workhorse when he's on vodka/redbull.

La Placita is the workhorse's stomping ground.
Workhorse by Big Veets March 10, 2015

Workhorse 

A person who performs most of the work of a group task. A very hard working person.
Look at Kali over there. She is a workhorse.
Workhorse by WHKali May 21, 2020

Workhorse Drink 

A simple, basic, alcoholic beverage which one drinks in between rounds of shots, or more exotic libations which may be served at a party or event.
Sam: Yo Dave, whatcha got there?
Dave: Sam Adams. It's my workhorse drink. Can't just keep doing shots of vodka like you boys.
Workhorse Drink by FriendOrFlake September 2, 2014

work horse 

n. (werk hors)
1.A person who does all of the work while every one else slacks off.

2.Any thing used allot for its intended purpose.
1. Joe was out all day making deliveries while everyone was screwing off. He sure is a real work horse.

2. No one likes driving the chevy truck, that makes our ford the work horse.
work horse by MC cauley July 10, 2006

warhorse 

Someone who persists at an activity, like sport, despite hardship and age, maybe when they should have retired or given up a long time ago.
Dean McDonald is such a warhorse on the footy field. He's always injured and broken down but does his best to get back into the game.
warhorse by redback3 April 13, 2011
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Frothability 

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Soul digger

A man who dates women with the sole purpose of exploiting their time, energy, and labor while he sucks the joy and happiness from their lives.
"That guy's a soul digger. He'll expect you to work full time, but you'll be doing all the cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping, and childcare while he plays video games or watches TV."
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