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junk

10 entries found.


Main Entry:
1junk 
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Pronunciation:
\ˈjəŋk\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English jonke
Date:
14th century
1: pieces of old cable or cordage used especially to make gaskets, mats, swabs, or oakum2 a (1): old iron, glass, paper, or other waste that may be used again in some form (2): secondhand, worn, or discarded articles (3): clutter 1b b: something of poor quality : trash c: something of little meaning, worth, or significance3slang : narcotics ; especially : heroin4: junk bond5: baseball pitches that break or are off-speed (as curveballs or changeups)
junky 
          Listen to the pronunciation of junky \ˈjəŋ-kē\ adjective
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