workaholic

noun work·a·hol·ic \ˌwər-kə-ˈhȯ-lik, -ˈhä-\

: a person who chooses to work a lot : a person who is always working, thinking about work, etc.

Full Definition of WORKAHOLIC

: a compulsive worker

— workaholic adjective

— work·a·hol·ism \ˈwər-kə-ˌhȯ-ˌli-zəm, -ˌhä-\ noun

See workaholic defined for English-language learners

work + -aholic

First Known Use: 1968

Medical Dictionary

noun work·a·hol·ic \ˌwər-kə-ˈhȯl-ik, -ˈhäl-\

: a compulsive worker

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