tokeneffort
nounUK /ˈtəʊkənˌɛfət/
US /ˈtoʊkənˌɛfərt/
A tokeneffort is a tiny bit of trying that is mostly just for show.
He made a tokeneffort to clean his room by hiding one toy under the bed.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A small symbolic action meant to satisfy a rule or expectation.
The company's donation was a tokeneffort to look generous.
3. A minimal amount of work done only to appear cooperative.
Her tokeneffort on the group project was just adding one slide.
4. An attempt that shows willingness but not real commitment.
Sending a quick text was his tokeneffort at staying in touch.