What does junky mean?
Junky means Resembling or characteristic of junk; cheap, worthless, or of low quality..
Junky
/ˈd͡ʒʌŋkiː/ · adjective
Meaning
Resembling or characteristic of junk; cheap, worthless, or of low quality..
Definitions by Sense
- Resembling or characteristic of junk; cheap, worthless, or of low quality.
- Full of junk.
- (slang, derogatory) Alternative spelling of junkie.
Example Sentences
1970–1975, Lou Sullivan, personal diary, quoted in 2019, Ellis Martin, Zach Ozma (editors), We Both Laughed in Pleasure I took my jewelry box & made a bracelet for J from an old broken necklace & the clasp from a junky pink charm bracelet.
We really need to clear out the junky basement.
Synonyms for junky
Antonyms for junky
Related Words
Word Forms
- junkier
- junkiest
- junkies
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for junky?
Common synonyms include garbagey, junky, rubbishy, scummy.
What is the opposite of junky?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use junky in a sentence?
1970–1975, Lou Sullivan, personal diary, quoted in 2019, Ellis Martin, Zach Ozma (editors), We Both Laughed in Pleasure I took my jewelry box & made a bracelet for J from an old broken necklace & the clasp from a junky pink charm bracelet.
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