boon·dog·gle (b n dô g l, -d gl) Informal n. 1. An unnecessary or wasteful project or activity. 2. a. A braided leather cord worn as a decoration especially by Boy Scouts. b. A cord of braided leather, fabric, or plastic strips made by a child as a project to keep busy. intr.v. boon·dog·gled, boon·dog·gling, boon·dog·gles To waste time or money on a boondoggle. [Coined by Robert H. Link (died 1957), American scoutmaster.] boon doggler n. |
boondoggle [ˈbuːnˌdɒgəl] Informal chiefly US and Canadian
vb
(intr) to do futile and unnecessary work
n
a futile and unnecessary project or work
[said to have been coined by R. H. Link, American scoutmaster]
boondoggler n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | boondoggle - work of little or no value done merely to look busy waste, wastefulness, dissipation - useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly; "if the effort brings no compensating gain it is a waste"; "mindless dissipation of natural resources" |
| Verb | 1. | boondoggle - do useless, wasteful, or trivial work work - exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity; "I will work hard to improve my grades"; "she worked hard for better living conditions for the poor" |
Translations
boondoggle (US inf)
vi → auf Staatskosten Zeit und Geld verplempern (inf)
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