What does "scutwork" mean?

Tasks that are tedious and monotonous or trivial and menial, usually inherent in the operations of a larger project.

What is a synonym for "scutwork"?

Common synonyms include: dirty work, drudgery, employment, fag, fatigue, grind.

noun

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Noun

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Tasks that are tedious and monotonous or trivial and menial, usually inherent in the operations of a larger project. uncountable
"Everyone on a team must pull their fair share of scutwork if the team is to succeed."

"Everyone on a team must pull their fair share of scutwork if the team is to succeed."

From scut + work; see scut (“contemptible person”).