Airport Donkey

/ˈerˌpôrt ˈdôNGkē/ noun

Definition: Schlepping through the airport dragging your luggage along

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Etymology

From airport (a place for air transport) + donkey (a beast of burden).

Usage

In a sentence: By the time I reached Gate B42, I felt like a total airport donkey.

Context: Used to describe the physical strain and slow pace associated with carrying multiple bags, typically due to avoiding checked baggage fees or managing family belongings.