rubber-chicken circuit

[ruhb-er-chik-uhn, -in]

rubber-chicken circuit

[ruhb-er-chik-uhn, -in]
noun Informal.
a monotonous round of dinners, often featuring chicken, that a lecturer or political candidate is obliged to attend.

Origin:
1955–60
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Rubber-chicken circuit is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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Main Entry:  rubber-chicken circuit
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  a series of fund-raising dinners for a politician
Etymology:  referring to standard unappetizing, rubbery chicken served at such dinners
Usage:  politics
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