Wiktionary:Word of the day/2024/May 1

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for May 1
worky adj (informal)
  1. Characterized by or pertaining to work.
  2. Especially of attire: appropriate for work; businesslike.
  3. Requiring much work; laborious.
  4. Tending to be very serious about work; diligent, industrious.
  5. (obsolete) Showing the effect of much effort and work; intricate, involved. [...]

Today is celebrated as International Workers’ Day or Labour Day in many countries to recognize the achievements and contributions of workers. The American Federation of Labor chose this date to commemorate a demonstration in support of workers striking for an eight-hour work day, which began on this day in 1886.

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