Junky
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈd͡ʒʌŋkiː/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Junky is an adjective meaning Resembling or characteristic of junk; cheap, worthless, or of low quality.
Meaning
Resembling or characteristic of junk; cheap, worthless, or of low quality.
More Meanings
- Full of junk.
- (slang, derogatory) Alternative spelling of junkie.
Example Sentences
We really need to clear out the junky basement.
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.
Word Forms
- junkier
- junkiest
- junkies
Synonyms for junky
Depending on context, synonyms include garbagey, rubbishy, scummy, bastardly, blown, cacky.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include junkie, junklike, junkety, garbagey, low-rent, tacky.
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