Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

junk-call

noun
/dʒʌŋk kɔːl/
Definition
A junk call is an unsolicited phone call made for advertising or promotional purposes, often by telemarketers.
Examples
  • I received a junk call offering a vacation package I didn’t ask for.
  • It’s frustrating when my phone rings for junk calls during dinner.
  • She’s decided to block numbers that frequently make junk calls.
Meaning
The term ‘junk call’ refers to any unwanted or irrelevant phone call that interrupts individuals, usually with offers of products or services that they did not request.
Synonyms
  • spam call
  • telemarketing call
  • unwanted call