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Junky - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Junky refers to something of poor quality, cluttered, or worthless. It can also describe a person addicted to drugs. The term is often used informally to express disapproval or disorganization.

junky

/ˈdʒʌŋki/ /ˈdʒʌŋki/

Definition:

Relating to or resembling junk; of poor quality or little value.

Synonyms:

trashy, shoddy, cheap, inferior

Part of Speech:

adjective, noun

Antonyms:

valuable, superior, high-quality

Common Collocations:

junky car, junky food, junky stuff, junky furniture

Derivatives:

junkiness, junkily

Usage Tips:

Use "junky" to describe low-quality items informally; avoid in formal contexts.

Common Phrases:

junky yard, feel junky, look junky

Etymology:

Derived from "junk," meaning discarded material; first recorded in the early 20th century.

Examples:

  • 1. The garage was full of junky old tools no one used.
  • 2. She refused to buy the junky toys because they broke easily.
  • 3. His room looked messy with all that junky clutter everywhere.
  • 4. The movie was fun but had a lot of junky special effects.

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