happy meal

See also: Happy Meal

English

Alternative forms

• Happy Meal

Etymology

happy+meal. From Happy Meal. From being a meal that is supposed to bring joy. Genericization of the McDonald's trademark Happy Meal.

Noun

happy meal (plural happy meals)

1. A fast food restaurant packaged kid's meal, usually a ready-to-eat hot meal. A meal combo 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).

Related terms

• a few fries short of a Happy Meal
• one fry short of a Happy Meal
• three fries short of a Happy Meal