junks Meaning & Definition
What Does Junks Mean?
As a verb, junks means to get rid of as worthless. As a noun, it means old iron, glass, paper, or other waste that may be used again in some form. As a noun, it means any of various ships of Chinese waters with bluff lines, a high poop and overhanging stem, little or no keel, high pole masts, and a deep rudder.
Quick Facts About Junks
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈjəŋk/ |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | cashiers, casts (off) and chucks |
| Antonyms | adopts, embraces and takes on |
Junks Definition (Verb)
- to get rid of as worthless : scrap
Junks as a Noun
- old iron, glass, paper, or other waste that may be used again in some form
- secondhand, worn, or discarded articles
- clutter
- something of poor quality : trash
- something of little meaning, worth, or significance
- pieces of old cable or cordage used especially to make gaskets, mats, swabs, or oakum
- narcotics
- heroin
- junk bond
- baseball pitches that break or are off-speed (such as curveballs or changeups)
- male genitalia
Noun
- any of various ships of Chinese waters with bluff lines, a high poop and overhanging stem, little or no keel, high pole masts, and a deep rudder
Synonyms of Junks
Antonyms of Junks
Junks in a Sentence
(On Facebook, a record collector wrote:) "The newest addition to my Annette Hanshaw collection, I junked this beautiful flawless E-copy within walking distance from my house."
we'll have to junk this old car
couldn't believe that such junk was chosen to be read for the book club
my car is junk—it spends more time in the shop than on the road
junk on the side of the road waiting for the trash collection
Word Forms & Grammar
junked
junk·ing
junks
junk
junking
junkier
junkiest
junky
Words That Rhyme With Junks
Origin of Junks
Origin 1: Middle English jonke
Origin 2: Portuguese junco, from Javanese joṅ
First Known Use
1911
14th century
1555
Junks Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of junks is /ˈjəŋk/, spoken in 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Junks
Is junks a verb or a noun?
Junks is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for junks?
Words with a similar meaning to junks include cashiers, casts (off) and chucks. See the full list of junks synonyms and antonyms.