Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

boondoggle

noun

/ˈbunˌdɒɡəl/

Definition

A project or activity that is unnecessary or wasteful, often funded by public money.

Examples

The construction of the new city park turned out to be a boondoggle, consuming millions of taxpayer dollars with little to show for it.
He criticized the committee for approving a boondoggle that served no real purpose.
Many viewed the art installation as a boondoggle designed to waste funds instead of benefiting the community.

Meaning

Boondoggle refers to a situation where time or resources are wasted on activities that do not produce valuable results, often in the context of government or organizational projects.