"happy meal" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: happy meals [plural]
Etymology: happy+meal. From Happy Meal. From being a meal that is supposed to bring joy. Genericization of the McDonald's trademark Happy Meal. Etymology templates: {{l|en|happy}} happy, {{l|en|meal}} meal, {{m|en|Happy Meal}} Happy Meal Head templates: {{en-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). Wikipedia link: en:Happy Meal Synonyms: Happy Meal Related terms: a few fries short of a Happy Meal, one fry short of a Happy Meal, three fries short of a Happy Meal
    Sense id: en-happy_meal-en-noun-I7tUqsuG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English genericized trademarks

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