BUSYWORK | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Busywork

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈbɪzɪwəːk
Dialects: British English
Definition:

work that keeps a person busy but has little value in itself

Short Definition:

work that keeps person busy but has little value in itself

Examples:
  • some types of work are inherently bogus, or at best mere busywork
  • they add no value and create busywork for already busy teachers

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