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British slang
Hard work.
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
UK
Formality
Semi-informal; still use judgment.
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graft means Hard work. It is best read as british slang associated with UK.
"graft" means Hard work. In UK, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Hard work; toil (often referring to effort in studies)
To chase after; to work hard for something; to make an effort
Working or partying intensely.
To work hard or labor intensely.
A tedious or difficult journey.
UK youth slang for someone associated with streetwear, estate/road culture, and a tough...
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