Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

eyeservice

Noun

/ˈaɪˌsɜːrvɪs/

Definition

Attention paid to work or duties only when one is being observed.

Examples

He only completes his tasks with eyeservice whenever the manager is around.
Her eyeservice didn’t go unnoticed by the team, who worked hard even when not being supervised.

Meaning

Eyeservice refers to behavior where an individual only puts in effort and does their job when they know they are being watched, often implying a lack of genuine dedication to the work.