Junketing: meaning, definitions and examples
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junketing
[ ˈdʒʌŋ.kɪ.tɪŋ ]
government spending
Junketing refers to a trip or excursion, typically one taken by public officials, that is funded by taxpayers. These trips can often be seen as extravagant and unnecessary, leading to public scrutiny and debate about their appropriateness and value. While some may argue that these journeys provide important networking opportunities and exposure to new ideas, critics often highlight the risks of misuse of public funds and lack of accountability. Therefore, the term has become synonymous with questionable practices in government and corporate sectors regarding travel budgets.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The senator faced backlash for his junketing across the country.
- Critics claimed that the conference was merely a junketing event for officials.
- The mayor's junketing trips raised concerns among local taxpayers.
Translations
Translations of the word "junketing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 viagem de negócios
🇮🇳 सैर
🇩🇪 Junketing
🇮🇩 perjalanan bisnis
🇺🇦 поїздка за рахунок інших
🇵🇱 wyjazd służbowy
🇯🇵 ジャンクエティング
🇫🇷 voyage d'affaires
🇪🇸 viaje de negocios
🇹🇷 iş gezisi
🇰🇷 비즈니스 여행
🇸🇦 رحلة عمل
🇨🇿 cestování za prací
🇸🇰 cestovanie za prácou
🇨🇳 公费旅行
🇸🇮 poslovno potovanje
🇮🇸 starfsferð
🇰🇿 іскерлік сапар
🇬🇪 კომერციული მოგზაურობა
🇦🇿 iş səfəri
🇲🇽 viaje de negocios
Etymology
The term 'junketing' originates from the late 19th century American slang, derived from the word 'junket', which referred to a trip, particularly one made for pleasure or enjoyment. The usage of 'junket' can be traced back to its Old French roots, where 'jonquet' prescribes a type of sweetmeat or a dish of cream and sugar. In the context of 'junketing', it developed a connotation of indulging in experiences that may be considered lavish or excessive, especially funded at public expense. Over the years, the term has evolved to highlight not just the pleasure associated with these trips but also the ethical implications and potential misuse of funds in both public and private sectors.