Dogbody

/ˈdɔɡˌbɑdi/ noun

Definition

A person assigned all the unpleasant or menial tasks in an organization; an underling or subordinate who does work nobody else wants to do.

Etymology

British military slang combining 'dog' (meaning inferior, base, or common) with 'body' (a person). Emerged in 19th-century military culture and spread to broader usage.

Kelly Says

Originally military slang, 'dogbody' became famous in civilian British culture through its use in offices and described that frustrating position where you're the person everything gets delegated to.

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