Guesswork Definition & Meaning

guesswork
noun
  1. an estimate based on little or no information

"Guesswork" in song lyrics

See how guesswork is used in real songs:

  • "Absolute phony they posin, at best it's guesswork"
    DJ JS-1 f/ Tonedeff — Last to Know

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