English Explanatory Dictionary

make-work

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An activity or task assigned or undertaken for the sake of activity or busy-ness, rather than because of a particular need.

Pronunciation

/ˈmeɪkwəːk/ en-us-make-work.ogg

Word forms

make-work makework

Etymology

From make + work.

Related words

activity trap busy work
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