Work, Success & Motivation - Motivation & Engagement

Here you will find slang for motivation and engagement, reflecting ways people express drive, enthusiasm, and active participation in tasks or goals.

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Work, Success & Motivation

to enter a state of total focus or concentration on a task

Ex: Once you lock in , distractions do n't bother you .

to get ready for action or prepare for a challenge

Ex: We will lock and load before the quarterly review meeting .
whack [noun]

an attempt, try, or turn at something

Ex: I 'll take a whack at solving this client issue .
guts [noun]

courage, bravery, or nerve to do something difficult or risky

Ex: He showed guts by proposing a bold new strategy .
spine [noun]

inner strength, moral courage, or the ability to stand up for oneself

Ex: He needed some spine to challenge the client 's unreasonable demands .
grit [noun]

courage, toughness, and perseverance over time in the face of challenges

Ex: He demonstrated grit by leading the team through the crisis .
clutch [adjective]

performing exceptionally well under pressure or in critical situations

Ex: I knew he 'd be clutch handling tough questions .
game [adjective]

ready, willing, or bold enough to take on a challenge or task

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down [adjective]

showing agreement, loyalty, or willingness to participate in an activity or cause

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in [adjective]

willing, ready, or on board to participate in something

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to jones [verb]

to have a strong craving or intense desire for something

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amped [adjective]

excited, enthusiastic, or hyped up about something

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geeked [adjective]

excited, hyped, or highly engaged, often in gaming, sports, or music contexts

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hyped [adjective]

extremely excited, pumped up, or enthusiastic

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stoked [adjective]

feeling extremely excited or enthusiastic about something

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pumped [adjective]

excited, energized, and ready for something

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to tease or joke about someone, often playfully

Ex: She 's cracked up at me so many times I 've lost count .
on job [phrase]

focused, attentive, or doing something properly

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