English Explanatory Dictionary

busy work

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Work or activity performed with the intention or result of occupying time, and not necessarily to accomplish something productive; routine work of low priority undertaken for the sake of avoiding idleness.

Pronunciation

en-au-busy work.ogg

Word forms

busy work busywork busy-work

Related words

make-work
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