basketweaving

English

Etymology

basket + weaving

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈbæsk.ɪtˌwɪiv.ɪŋ/, /ˈbæsk.ətˌwɪiv.ɪŋ/

Noun

basketweaving (uncountable)

  1. The act of weaving baskets.
  2. Any useless, unproductive, or lightweight activity.
    All the classes he takes are basketweaving.

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