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work ethic 

It used to refer to hard work, and putting in a good day's effort out of pride and a desire to better yourself, your family and your community.

Work ethic is no longer necessary; the government now provides us with what we need, so we can all chilax, smoke some chronic, and sip on our 40 ouncers all day.
Damn Keith, what's with your work ethic bro - you workin' too hard dogg. Don't you know Uncle Sam gonna take care of your ass? Now chilax and collect your food stamps and workers' comp, foo!
work ethic by v-monney June 24, 2010

work ethic 

An idea foreign to Americans these days which taught that you must work hard to earn what you desire. It is something Americans, sadly, do not have anymore because the government has provided entitlements without having to work for it.
People will not have a work ethic if they are not taught the concept as a child, especially nowadays when liberals in the government discourage them from doing so by providing silly entitlements.
work ethic by krock1dk@yahoo.com January 19, 2011

Work ethic 

A concept typically related to Australians, and the occasional New Zealander living in Australia and - on the whole - have become Australian until a lucky win in the rugby reveals their true black colours. Most notable Kiwi living in Australia and displaying 'work ethic' is Peter Bramwell.
Peter has a fantastic work ethic. Each day in his new job, Peter has things to do, places to go, people to see. He is truly the mature and dignified professional.

Work ethic 

When an individual cannot be fucked doing any work for themselves or the benifit of others
Work ethic:
Alex still hasn't marked any assessment from 6 months ago letting his students suffer #noworkethic

"Alex, do you have our marks?" Alex: "They will be up tonight"

#bullshit
Work ethic by BIT-STUMPY November 5, 2018

White trash work ethic

Self-delusional banter from uneducated, obese white males; which describes all of the "things" that one is going to do, should do, and has to do. In reality, these "tasks" are either delegated to a spouse, significant other, friends or children - or not done at all. A typical venue in which this To-Do list is discussed is while sitting down, drinking beer and/or chewing tobacco.
White trash work ethic example:

Person 1: "Next week, I'ma gonna hafta moov all deze boxes out of the living room, den I gotsta haul all dat trash outa da garage, put in dat new batroom, and maw da lawn."

Person 2: "Really? You're going to do all that by yourself? Your such a go-getter! Is your wife going to wipe your ass for you again and do it? Or are you going to pawn it off on one of your friends? You're such a fat, lazy leach of a shit."

Natalie Tan Work Ethic 

The action of attempting to complete a task while repeatedly getting distracted by FaceTime.
I think you have a Natalie Tan Work Ethic!
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