Hackwork
(noun)
- Work that is done poorly or carelessly.
- Work that is done quickly and without much thought or skill.
- 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:
- He was known for doing hackwork, cutting corners and producing subpar results.
- She took on the hackwork job just to make some money, knowing it wouldn't be challenging or rewarding.
- He was stuck doing hackwork for years, unable to find a better job.
- The company was known for its hackwork, producing shoddy goods that often broke or malfunctioned.
- She found herself doing hackwork, just to get by in her field.