junketeer


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jun·ke·teer

 (jŭng′kĭ-tēr′)
n.
One who goes on a junket or junkets.
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jun•ke•teer

(ˌdʒʌŋ kɪˈtɪər)
n.
1. a person who goes on junkets.
v.i.
2. to go on a junket.
[1935–40, Amer.]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Verb1.junketeer - go on a pleasure trip
jaunt, travel, trip - make a trip for pleasure
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