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noun
Work that is usually of a professional nature, either repetitive or following a certain formula.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, informal, uncountable
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noun
Any type of work that is dull or unoriginal.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, derogatory, informal, uncountable
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noun
professional work done according to formula
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: labor, labour, toil
History
From hack + work.
