Boondoggler

/ˈbuːndɑːɡlər/ noun

Definition

A person who engages in or promotes boondoggles; someone responsible for wasteful or pointless projects.

Etymology

From 'boondoggle' plus the agent suffix '-er' (one who does), creating a term for a person involved in wasteful projects, especially in government.

Kelly Says

Boonddogglers are often portrayed as bureaucrats disconnected from reality, but research shows that many 'wasteful' projects actually generate unexpected economic benefits—making the term more complex than its negative connotation suggests.

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