swink

[ swingk ]

verb (used without object)

, swank or swonk, swonk·en, swink·ing,

1. labor; toil.

swink

/ swɪŋk /

verb

1. intr to toil or drudge

noun

1. toil or drudgery

Derived Forms

• ˈswinker, noun

Other Words From

• swinker noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of swink¹

before 900; Middle English swinken, Old English swincan; akin to swing ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of swink¹

Old English swinc, from swincan

Example Sentences

Metro spokeswoman Kristie Swink Benson said in a statement that the operator admitted to using ATO, knowing it wasn’t allowed.

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Metro spokeswoman Kristie Swink Benson said the wheel reassembly project, lengthy as it is, won’t slow those plans.

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The meeting was not open to the public and Metro spokeswoman Kristie Swink Benson said she didn’t know what was discussed.

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Metro spokeswoman Kristie Swink Benson cited “inaccuracies” with the safety commission’s statements but did not provide additional details.

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“GMA” is making a conscious effort to appear less New York or Los Angeles-centric by featuring more guests and experts from other parts of the country, said Simone Swink, the show’s executive producer.

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