busywork

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Alternative spelling for busy work
Active work of little value; "while he was waiting he filled the days with busywork"; (synonym) make-work
work that gives someone something to do, but that is not really necessary
{i} purposeless activity to fill time, work done to seem busy
active work of little value; "while he was waiting he filled the days with busywork
active work of little value; "while he was waiting he filled the days with busywork"