paperwork

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English

Etymology

From paper +‎ work.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpeɪ.pɚˌwɝk/, /ˈpeɪ.pɚ.wɚk/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Noun

paperwork (uncountable)

  1. Routine work involving written documents.
    do paperwork
  2. Written documents.
  3. (hyperbolic, also figurative) Excessive paperwork, busy work, red tape.
  4. (US, prison slang) Court documents or pre-sentencing investigation reports detailing the prisoner's criminal history (usually in the context of discerning whether an inmate has been charged for sex-related offenses or is likely to be an informant).
    to have bad paperwork ― to be charged with sex-related offenses or to likely be an informant

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