Noun
work that involves handling papers: forms or letters or reports etc.
Source: WordNetWe can lick gravity, but sometimes the paperwork is overwhelming. Wernher von Braun
The man whose life is devoted to paperwork has lost the initiative, He is dealing with things that are brought to his notice, having ceased to notice anything for himself. C. Northcote Parkinson
I love being a writer. What I can't stand is the paperwork. Peter De Vries
Management cares about only one thing. Paperwork. They will forgive almost anything else-cost overruns, gross incompetence, criminal indictments-as long as the paperwork's filled out properly. And in on time. Connie Willis
When I got the paperwork for Superstars, and I saw they asked what size swimsuit I wear, I had a hot flash, nearly broke into cold sweats and hired a trainer immediately. Ali Landry
The most precious research to me came from the paperwork filed on behalf of my grandparents and great-grandfather. The ship's manifest showed that they could read and write. I am still emotional when I look at those boxes checked yes. Adriana Trigiani