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Meaning 1
A McDonald's brand boxed kid's meal.
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Phrase guide
happy meal
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noun
Meaning 2
A restaurant fast food meal option for a child, which is stereotypically boxed and including a toy; typically comprising a main dish, side dish (usually french fries), drink (frequently a juice box), and dessert (frequently a cookie).
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noun
Meaning 3
Alternative form of happy meal. (any fast food restaurant kid's meal).
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History
Etymology
happy+meal. From being a meal that is supposed to bring joy. Coined by McDonald's fast food restaurant chain.
happy+meal. From Happy Meal. From being a meal that is supposed to bring joy. Genericization of the McDonald's trademark Happy Meal.