Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
junker
noun
/ˈdʒʌŋ.kər/
Definition
A person or thing that is considered to be of little or no value; also refers to an old and worn-out car.
Examples
- The old car is nothing but a junker now.
- He called himself a junker, trying to fix things that were beyond repair.
- Don’t buy that model; it’s a total junker.
Meaning
In informal usage, ‘junker’ often describes someone foolish or incompetent. It can also imply a low-quality item, especially an old vehicle.
Synonyms
- clunker
- wreck
- scrap
- heap
- piece of junk
