How to Pronounce "busy work"
expression
ˈbɪzi/ /ˈwɝk
BIZ-ee wurk
bˈɪzi/ /wˈɜːk
BIZ-ee wuhk
Definition
Work or tasks meant to keep someone occupied but that have little real value or purpose. Often given so someone appears busy but is not actually productive.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɪzi/ /ˈwɝk
British English
bˈɪzi/ /wˈɜːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BIZ-ee wurk
UK
BIZ-ee wuhk
Listen in Context
The teacher gave us busy work to do when she was absent.
Filing old papers felt like busy work.
I don't want to do busy work; I want a real project.
My boss keeps piling on busy work every Friday afternoon just to keep us at our desks.