Definitions

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  • noun A night during which work is done.

Etymologies

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work +‎ night

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Examples

  • I can state from experience that I've never been awakened from a dead sleep on a worknight by an ice cream truck.

    Bad humor (Jack Bog's Blog) 2009

  • It was written over the course of two days, the bulk of which came at, oh, 2 a.m. or so on a worknight.

    Self-sufficiency and the embrace of Jesus Andrew Beckner 2007

  • I have never had ramps but might adapt this recipe for one of my worknight dinners!

    Creamy Sausage and Ramp Pasta kat 2009

  • It was written over the course of two days, the bulk of which came at, oh, 2 a.m. or so on a worknight.

    Archive 2007-08-01 Andrew Beckner 2007

  • Dollimore finished a recent worknight early in the morning at a nightclub called Eden, where he handed DJ Judge Jules test pressings of Ministry singles before retiring to a vodka and lemon in his "office," the VIP balcony overlooking the dance floor.

    Partying For Profit 2007

  • And there I was drinking it on my own on a worknight with a piece of steak.

    Meme: The best in the last 30 Niki 2005

  • And there I was drinking it on my own on a worknight with a piece of steak.

    Archive 2005-09-01 Niki 2005

  • And very quick to make on a worknight. posted by Niki at

    Vegetable stack Niki 2005

  • But who can excited about the Plan B of worknight meals?

    December 2003 ladygoat 2003

  • But who can excited about the Plan B of worknight meals?

    Foodgoat ladygoat 2003

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