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Junk Definition & Meaning

junk
noun
  1. the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
  2. any of various Chinese boats with a high poop and lugsails
verb
  1. dispose of (something useless or old); "trash these old chairs"; "junk an old car"; "scrap your old computer"

"Junk" in song lyrics

See how junk is used in real songs:

  • "Makin' moves from the junk"
    11/5 — Blockstyle Murderah
  • "Sold coke, sold smoke, and sold junk"
    A.G. — We Do That Too
  • "Space junk"
    Arsonists f/ Kinetic NRG — Space Junk

Words that rhyme with junk

Usage tips for "junk"

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Frequently asked questions

What does junk mean?
the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up any of various Chinese boats with a high poop and lugsails dispose of (something useless or old); "trash these old chairs"; "junk an old car"; "scrap your old computer"
What part of speech is junk?
Junk is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does junk have?
Junk has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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