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grabowski

(slang, Chicago, often, complimentary) A determined and hardworking person.

/ɡɹʌbˈɔfski/Current110 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(slang, Chicago, often, complimentary) A determined and hardworking person.

Origin: From Grabowski, which is . The slang word grabowski was popularized by Mike Ditka calling the Chicago Bears "Grabowskis", combined with Chicago's large working-class Polish population. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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  • “Rolling Stones unveil new album with star-studded collaborations © Rob Grabowski/Invision/AP”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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