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(idiomatic, chiefly US) 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.
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busy work
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Source Word
busy work
Noun
US
idiomatic
uncountable
Japanese Meaning
実際の成果や効果を期待せず、単に時間を埋めるために行われる作業 / 忙しく見せるためにあえて行われる、実質的な生産性の低い仕事 / アイディオム的に、意味のない雑務やルーチンワークとしての作業