junk

junk · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Old or discarded articles that are considered useless or of little value.

  2. 2.

    To discard or get rid of something.

  3. 3.

    Of poor quality or little value.

  4. 4.

    (Informal) Worthless or meaningless material; nonsense.

  5. 5.

    (Slang) Heroin or other illegal drugs.

  6. 6.

    A flat-bottomed Chinese sailing vessel.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    junk food — Food with little nutritional value, typically high in calories
  • •
    junk mail — Unsolicited advertising material sent through the post or email
  • •
    junk bond — A high-risk, high-yield bond rated below investment grade

Related words

Antonyms: treasure, valuables
See also: garbage, rubbish, trash, waste
Synonyms: clutter, debris, garbage, rubbish, trash

Etymology

Origin uncertain, possibly from Middle English jonk ("old cable or rope"), or from Portuguese junco (for the boat).