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
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Cheap, worthless, or poorly made.
"The market stall sold junky souvenirs that fell apart within days."
How to use junky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCheap and low-quality.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "junkie" (a drug addict or enthusiast) — junky is an adjective describing quality.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- junkier
- Superlative
- junkiest
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The market stall sold _____ souvenirs that fell apart within days.
Etymology
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.
