- undistinguished literary work produced to order
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hack•work
(hak′wûrk′),USA pronunciation n.
- Literaturewriting, painting, or any professional work done for hire and usually following a formula rather than being motivated by any creative impulse.
- hack2 + work 1850–55
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hackwork /ˈhækˌwɜːk/ n
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