Hackwork (noun)

  1. Work that is done poorly or carelessly.
  2. Work that is done quickly and without much thought or skill.
  3. Work that is done for low pay and little prestige.

Origin:

From hack + work, originally referred to work done by a hack (a horse for hire).

Examples:

  1. He was known for doing hackwork, cutting corners and producing subpar results.
  2. She took on the hackwork job just to make some money, knowing it wouldn't be challenging or rewarding.
  3. He was stuck doing hackwork for years, unable to find a better job.
  4. The company was known for its hackwork, producing shoddy goods that often broke or malfunctioned.
  5. She found herself doing hackwork, just to get by in her field.
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