donkeywork

donkey work

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ˈdäŋ-kē-ˌwərk, ˈdəŋ-, ˈdȯŋ-\

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ˈdäŋ-kē-ˌwərk, ˈdəŋ-, ˈdȯŋ-\

Definitions of donkeywork word

noun donkeywork Informal. tedious, repetitious work; drudgery. 1
noun donkeywork The boring or laborious part of a job; drudgery. 1

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Origin of donkeywork

First appearance:

before 1915

One of the 14% newest English words

First recorded in 1915-20

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Parts of speech for Donkeywork

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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donkeywork popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for donkeywork

noun donkeywork

drudgery — menial, distasteful, dull, or hard work.
labor — productive activity, especially for the sake of economic gain.
groundwork — foundation or basis: He laid the groundwork for an international conference.
preparatory — serving or designed to prepare: preparatory arrangements.
work — Henry Clay, 1832–84, U.S. songwriter.

All 9 Synonyms of donkeywork