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puts in the work

puts in the work is the third-person singular simple present indicative of put in the work.

Meaning of put in the work

Verb

put in the work (third-person singular simple present puts in the work, present participle putting in the work, simple past and past participle put in the work)

  1. (informal) To apply the necessary amount of effort and labor to accomplish something.
  2. (slang, vulgar) To perform oral sex on, especially a male on a female.

Questions about puts in the work

What is puts in the work the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Puts in the work is the third-person singular simple present indicative of put in the work.

Words near puts in the work in the dictionary

  1. puts in one's oar
  2. puts in pledge
  3. puts in the ground
  4. puts in the pin
  5. puts in the shade
  6. puts in the work
  7. puts in with
  8. puts in writing
  9. puts into action
  10. puts into context
  11. puts into practice

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