Junketed: meaning, definitions and examples
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junketed
[ ˈdʒʌŋ.kɪt ]
travel, enjoyment
To junket means to take a trip or journey, often with the intention of pleasure or enjoyment while being funded by someone else, such as a government or corporation. The term is commonly used in a negative context to imply that the excursion is extravagant and unnecessary.
Synonyms
excursion, jaunt, retreat, trip.
Examples of usage
- The mayor was criticized for junketing in Europe at taxpayers' expense.
- After the film festival, the sponsors went on a junket to review potential locations for their next project.
- Journalists are often sent on junkets to cover international events.
- The board members defended their junketing as a valuable networking opportunity.
- She felt guilty about junketing when her friends were struggling back home.
Translations
Translations of the word "junketed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 jantar de luxo
🇮🇳 जश्न मनाना
🇩🇪 Luxusreise
🇮🇩 perjalanan mewah
🇺🇦 розкішна подорож
🇵🇱 luksusowa podróż
🇯🇵 贅沢な旅行
🇫🇷 voyage de luxe
🇪🇸 viaje de lujo
🇹🇷 lüks seyahat
🇰🇷 호화로운 여행
🇸🇦 رحلة فاخرة
🇨🇿 luxusní cesta
🇸🇰 luxusná cesta
🇨🇳 奢华旅行
🇸🇮 razkošno potovanje
🇮🇸 lúxus ferð
🇰🇿 люкс саяхат
🇬🇪 ლუქსური მოგზაურობა
🇦🇿 lüks səyahət
🇲🇽 viaje de lujo
Etymology
The word 'junket' has its origins in the early 16th century, derived from the Middle English word 'jonket', which means a feast or a banquet. The word was originally used to describe a sweet dessert made from curds and rennet, reflecting the idea of indulgence. Over the years, the term evolved to take on a more metaphorical meaning, representing extravagant and often unnecessary trips, especially those funded by others. This shift likely occurred in the 20th century as travel became more accessible and associated with leisure activities funded by corporations, governments, or other organizations. The negative connotation of the word emerged as it became associated with wastefulness and entitlement, particularly in political and corporate contexts. Today, 'junket' is often used to critique lavish trips that serve more as a reward than as a legitimate business need.