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junky

1 American  
[juhng-kee] / ˈdʒʌŋ ki /

adjective

junkier, junkiest
  1. of the nature of junk; trashy.


junky 2 American  
[juhng-kee] / ˈdʒʌŋ ki /

noun

junkies plural
  1. junkie.


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Inflected Forms

noun

Etymology

Origin of junky1

First recorded in 1945–50; junk 1 + -y 2

Origin of junky2

junk 3 + -y 2

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"JUNKY PRODUCT" Consumer groups contend the products prey on desperate customers.

From Reuters • Nov. 15, 2011

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