Definition

Exhausting, chaotic work or turmoil—the kind of frantic activity that makes you look busy but leaves you questioning what you actually accomplished. Often involves unnecessary drama and confusion.

Example Usage

The product launch descended into moil when nobody had actually reviewed the spec document.

Source: Merriam-Webster via Free Dictionary API

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