"mousework" meaning in All languages combined

See mousework on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From mouse + work. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|mouse|work}} mouse + work Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} mousework (uncountable)
  1. (computing) Activities requiring the use of a mouse (input device). Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Computing
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