JUNKET


Meaning of JUNKET in English

jun ‧ ket /ˈdʒʌŋkət, ˈdʒʌŋkɪt/ BrE AmE noun

[ Date: 1500-1600 ; Origin: junket 'sweet food made from milk' (15-21 centuries) , from Old North French jonquette 'basket made from reeds' , from jonc 'reed' ; because the food was made or served in such baskets ]

[countable] especially American English informal an expensive trip paid for by government money or by a business for people they employ – used to show disapproval

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