Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

busywork

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.84 in modern English

Syllables: busy-work
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative form of busy work.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"It's a beautiful afternoon! I'm not going to waste it doing ridiculous busywork for school!"

Usage

Uncountable

Synonyms

make-work

Questions

What does busywork mean?: Alternative form of busy work.

How to pronounce busywork

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