Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

junked

verb
/dʒʌŋkt/
Definition
To discard or throw away; to get rid of something that is no longer useful or wanted.
Examples
  • The old furniture was junked after the move.
  • She junked her broken bicycle to make space in the garage.
  • The company junked outdated equipment to invest in newer technology.
Meaning
The term ‘junked’ refers to the act of disposing of items that are considered worthless or no longer needed, often resulting in the accumulation of waste.
Synonyms
  • discarded
  • abandoned
  • disposed
  • thrown away
  • cast off