1. tedious, repetitive, or menial work; drudgery
Usage: informal; chiefly British; usually used in the phrase 'donkey work'

Examples

• The research team handled the donkeyworks of data entry while the senior scientists focused on analysis.
• Much of the project involved donkeyworks—filing, organizing, and cataloging thousands of documents.
• She didn't mind the donkeyworks as long as the final result was worthwhile.
• The interns were assigned the donkeyworks of the office: copying, sorting mail, and scheduling meetings.