BOONDOGGLE N. AMER.


Meaning of BOONDOGGLE N. AMER. in English

boondoggle N. Amer. [ 'bu:ndɒg(ə)l ]

informal

■ noun an unnecessary, wasteful, or fraudulent project.

■ verb waste money or time on such projects.

Origin

1930s: of unknown origin.

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