worky UK /ˈwɜːki/US /ˈwɜɹki/ adjective5 •(informal) Characterized by or pertaining to work.The vvorky-daies are the back-part; / The burden of the vveek lies there, / Making the vvhole to stoup and bovv, / Till thy [God's] release appeare. — 1633 •(informal) Especially of attire: appropriate for work. •(informal) Requiring much work.Richard's Castle standeth at the top of a very vvorky hill, vvell vvooded, and at the vvest end of the Parish Church there. — 1797 •(informal) Tending to be very serious about work.Angelo has an important deadline, so he is all worky today. •(informal, no longer used) Showing the effect of much effort and work. formsworkies · workier · workiest