Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dog-work
Noun
/ˈdɔɡ ˌwɜrk/
Definition
Dog-work refers to tasks that are considered menial or tedious, often requiring repetitive effort without much reward or recognition.
Examples
- He felt that his role at the office had devolved into nothing but dog-work, leaving him unfulfilled.
- Many artists struggle with the dog-work of marketing their art, which can feel far removed from the creative process.
Meaning
The term ‘dog-work’ conveys the idea of drudgery, signifying work that is hard, often laborious, and typically viewed as unexciting or undesirable.
Synonyms
- drudgery
- grind
- toil
- labor
