pickwork

/ˈpɪkwɜːrk/

Definitions

1. noun

Unpaid or unsalaried work or labor, especially for the benefit of the employer.

“The employee’s pickwork included maintaining the office equipment and performing odd tasks.”

2. noun

Any task or piece of work that is done for the benefit of someone else.

“Her pickwork included helping her neighbor with his gardening and running errands for him.”

Synonyms

  • unpaid labor
  • volunteer work

Antonyms

  • compensated labor
  • paid work