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Grabowski
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(Chicago) a determined, hardworking, and loyal person
Slang
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
grabowskis
What does "grabowski" mean in Chicago slang?
It is used in Chicago, which has a large Polish American population, to describe a determined, hardworking, and loyal person, often someone who is blue collar, reliable, and unpretentious. People typically say "He's a real grabowski" or "That grabowski never quits." The term originated in mid to late 20th century Chicago working class neighborhoods, especially among Polish and other Eastern European communities.
Examples
If Ditka called you a grabowski, it was a high compliment.
