" workhorse "

 [ "workhorse" ]

1: An extremely hard-working and talented group member who carries a team in an academic setting.

  * e.g.,  ... You should work with Bob, he's an absolute workhorse 

 [ "workhorse" ]

1: A dependable performer; a steady, responsible worker who assumes a heavy workload.

  * e.g.,  ... Because the company wasn't making any new sales or delivering any of the existing ones to production, the COO and VP of Support decided to fire the older employees -- the workhorses -- in order to afford raises and bonuses for the younger ones. 

 [ "Workhorse" ]

1: One who goes all in at all times.

  * e.g.,  ... Big Veets is always a workhorse when he's on vodka/redbull. La Placita is the workhorse's stomping ground. 

 [ "Workhorse" ]

2: One who gets the job done at all costs.

 [ "Workhorse" ]

3: One who has the determination and is not afraid to put the team on his back and carry the young ones to the promise land.

 [ "Workhorsed" ]

1: To be over worked by a superior.

  * e.g.,  ... I have been workhorsed for too long, so I’m going to quit. 

 [ "Workhorse Drink" ]

1: A simple, basic, alcoholic beverage which one drinks in between rounds of shots, or more exotic libations which may be served at a party or event.

  * e.g.,  ... Sam: Yo Dave, whatcha got there? 

 [ "Workhorse" ]

1: A person who performs most of the work of a group task. A very hard working person.

  * e.g.,  ... Look at Kali over there. She is a workhorse.