Meaning of the word "grunt work" in English

What does "grunt work" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

grunt work

US /ˈɡrʌnt ˌwɜːrk/
UK /ˈɡrʌnt ˌwɜːk/

Noun

hard, boring, or unpleasant work that needs to be done but is not very important or interesting

Example:
I spent all day doing the grunt work of organizing files.
New interns are often assigned the grunt work.