adj

junky

JUHNG-kee

Junky (adj) means Cheap, worthless, or poorly made. Example: “The market stall sold junky souvenirs that fell apart within days.”

adj

Cheap, worthless, or poorly made.

"The market stall sold junky souvenirs that fell apart within days."

How to use junky

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCheap and low-quality.

Common mistake

Don't confuse with "junkie" (a drug addict or enthusiast) — junky is an adjective describing quality.

Easily confused with

junkie →

junkier comparative, junkiest superlative

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The market stall sold _____ souvenirs that fell apart within days.

From junk plus the adjective-forming suffix -y.

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What does “junky” mean?

The word “junky” means cheap, worthless, or poorly made. In plain terms, cheap and low-quality.

How do you pronounce “junky”?

“Junky” is pronounced JUHNG-kee (/ˈd͡ʒʌŋkiː/ in IPA).

How do you use “junky” in a sentence?

Here is “junky” used in a sentence: “The market stall sold junky souvenirs that fell apart within days.”

What part of speech is “junky”?

“Junky” is an adjective.