Can-do

adj, slang

adj, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Confident and willing to get a job done. informal, not-comparable

    "It is important to approach each day with a smile on your face and a can-do attitude."

Adjective
  1. 1
    marked by a willingness to tackle a job and get it done wordnet

Example

More examples

"The boss likes Tom's can-do attitude."

Etymology

From can + do.

Related phrases

can-do-ness

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