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Meaning of junk in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /dʒəŋk/

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  1. Verb

    junk

    Definitions

    1. dispose of (something useless or old)

    Examples

    • « trash these old chairs »
    • « junk an old car »
    • « scrap your old computer »
  2. Noun

    junk

    Etymology

    late Middle English (denoting an old or inferior rope): of unknown origin. junk (sense 1 of the noun) dates from the mid 19th century

    Definitions

    1. the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
  3. 2. any of various Chinese boats with a high poop and lugsails

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