Junkman
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Junkman is a noun meaning A seller of junk (miscellaneous articles of low value).
Meaning
A seller of junk (miscellaneous articles of low value).
Example Sentences
It’s the call of the junkman from his horse-drawn cart, a vestige of British culture in the pre-electronic days.
He was leaving behind his few ruined sticks of furniture—a junkman had wanted to be paid to take them—and two sets of cracked dishes, also unsaleable, that Shmuel could do with whatever he wanted—use, ax, or fire—they were worth nothing.
Word Forms
- junkmen
Synonyms for junkman
Depending on context, synonyms include junkdealer.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include junkaholic, junkshop, junkhead, junkaneer, junkie, junketer.
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