Hackwork: meaning, definitions and examples

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hackwork

 

[ หˆhรฆkหŒwษœrk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

work type

Hackwork refers to menial or low-quality work that is often done in a careless or rushed manner. It typically involves tasks that are tedious and do not require much skill or creativity. This type of work may be undertaken by individuals trying to make ends meet or by those who lack better employment opportunities. As a result, hackwork is often viewed as unsatisfying and unfulfilling, lacking both prestige and personal growth.

Synonyms

chore, drudge work, menial labor, routine.

Examples of usage

  • He was stuck doing hackwork all summer.
  • Many artists fall into hackwork when pursuing commissions.
  • Her job involved a lot of hackwork with little recognition.

Translations

Translations of the word "hackwork" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น trabalho de hack

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅˆเค• เค•เคพเคฐเฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hackarbeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pekerjaan hack

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะฐะบะตั€ััŒะบะฐ ั€ะพะฑะพั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ praca hakerska

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒƒใ‚ฏไฝœๆฅญ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท travail de piratage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ trabajo de hackeo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hackleme iลŸi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•ดํ‚น ์ž‘์—…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู…ู„ ุงู„ุงุฎุชุฑุงู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hackerskรก prรกce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hakerskรก prรกca

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ป‘ๅฎขๅทฅไฝœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hakersko delo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hakkarvinna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั…ะฐะบะตั€ะปั–ะบ ะถาฑะผั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒแƒ™แƒ”แƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒก แƒกแƒแƒ›แƒฃแƒจแƒแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ haker iลŸi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ trabajo de hackeo

Etymology

The term 'hackwork' derives from the word 'hack', which has several meanings. Originally, 'hack' meant to cut or chop something, particularly in an irregular or rough fashion. Over time, it evolved to describe a style of writing or working that is seen as substandard or lacking finesse. The suffix 'work' simply refers to tasks or labor. Together, 'hackwork' came to denote tasks that are seen as poorly executed or of low quality, particularly when performed in a hurry or without care. This evolution reflects a broader trend in the language where terms from craftsmanship and artistry are repurposed to describe lower-quality outputs in various fields.