busy work
Noun
Meaning
busy work (uncountable)
(idiomatic, chiefly US) Work or activity performed with the intention or result of occupying time, and not necessarily to accomplish something productive; routine work of low priority undertaken for the sake of avoiding idleness.
Until we have a system clearly established, entering more data is just busy work.
busy-work (uncountable)
Alternative spelling of busy work
Alternative names
busy-work