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 junk junk /ˈdʒʌŋk/

noun

  1. () The remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up  ( detritus , junk , rubble , debris , dust )
    the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
      After the storm, there was a lot of debris scattered on the streets.
    After the storm, there was a lot of debris scattered on the streets.
  2. Any of various Chinese boats with a high poop and lugsails  ( junk )
    any of various Chinese boats with a high poop and lugsails
     We watched as the junk sailed smoothly across the harbor, its high poop and lugsails catching the wind.
    We watched as the junk sailed smoothly across the harbor, its high poop and lugsails catching the wind.

verb

  1. () [Informal] Dispose of (something useless or old)  ( trash , junk [Informal] , scrap )
    dispose of (something useless or old)
     Trash these old chairs
    trash these old chairs
     Junk an old car
    junk an old car
     Scrap your old computer
    scrap your old computer