scutwork

scut·work

S0181100 (skŭt′wûrk′)n. Informal Monotonous work or menial tasks that have to be done usually as part of a large complex job or project.
[From scut, worthless person, perhaps from scout.]

scutwork

(ˈskʌtˌwɜːk) nmenial or dull work or tasks

scut′work`

or scut′ work`,



n. menial, routine work, as that done by an underling. [1960–65; scut, of undetermined orig.]
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