Found 2 items, similar to make-work.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: make-work make-work n : active work of little value; “while he was waiting he filled the days with busywork” [syn: busywork]
English → English (gcide) Definition: make-work make-work \make-work\ n. Active work of litle value, such as assignments given by teachers to students to keep them busy while the teacher performs other tasks, or chores performed to while away time; also called busywork. Syn: busywork. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]