Mousework

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Activities requiring the use of a mouse (input device). uncountable

    "TIP OF THE WEEK Keyboard shortcuts can save time and a lot of mousework for common computing chores, but sometimes it is hard to find them."

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"TIP OF THE WEEK Keyboard shortcuts can save time and a lot of mousework for common computing chores, but sometimes it is hard to find them."

Etymology

From mouse + work.

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