Meanings
How to pronounce "busy work":
AU
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.
Example Sentences
1
I finished all my tasks early, so my boss gave me some busy work to keep me occupied.
2
During the slow season, we're often assigned busy work just to appear busy.
3
The intern was given the tedious busy work of filing and organizing paperwork.
4
Instead of meaningful assignments, they often hand out busy work as a way to keep us busy.
5
I don't have time for busy work, I need to focus on important projects.
