First Known Use: 1547
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1trudge
verb \ˈtrəj\
: to walk slowly and heavily because you are tired or working very hard
trudgedtrudg·ing
Full Definition of TRUDGE
intransitive verb
: to walk or march steadily and usually laboriously <trudged through deep snow>
transitive verb
: to trudge along or over
— trudg·er noun
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2trudge
noun
: a long, slow walk that makes you tired
Full Definition of TRUDGE
: a long tiring walk : tramp
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First Known Use of TRUDGE
1835
TRUDGE Defined for Kids
trudge
verb \ˈtrəj\
trudgedtrudg·ing
Definition of TRUDGE for Kids
: to walk or march steadily and usually with much effort <She trudged through the snow.>
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