Dogbodies

/ˈdɔɡˌbɑdiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of dogbody; multiple people who perform menial work or serve as underlings in an organization.

Etymology

Plural of 'dogbody,' a British military slang term combining 'dog' (meaning inferior or menial) with 'body' (meaning a person). Originated in armed forces during the 19th-20th centuries.

Kelly Says

The term 'dogbody' became so popular in British military culture that it's still used today in UK offices—it perfectly captures the frustration of being assigned every unglamorous task that nobody else wants.

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