How Do You Spell JUNK?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈʌŋk] (IPA)

The word junk is spelled with four letters, but its pronunciation may vary depending on the dialect of English. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is represented as /dʒʌŋk/. The letter "j" corresponds to the sound /dʒ/, and the "u" is pronounced as /ʌ/. The final "nk" is pronounced as a single consonant cluster /ŋk/. Despite the differences in regional accents and pronunciation, the spelling of the word remains the same.

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JUNK Meaning and Definition

  1. Junk, in its noun form, refers to any unwanted, discarded, or useless material, objects, or commodities, typically characterized by being old, broken, or of poor quality. Junk can encompass a wide range of items such as furniture, appliances, electronics, clothing, or even debris. These objects may have lost their purpose, value, or functionality and are usually considered to be no longer usable or desirable.

    Furthermore, "junk" can also describe a type of automotive vehicle that is in a dilapidated or deteriorated state, unfit for regular use. These junk vehicles are often non-functional or severely damaged, making them deemed unworthy of repair or salvaging.

    In an alternative sense, "junk" can also refer to various illicit or harmful substances, particularly illegal drugs, which are typically highly addictive and hazardous to health. The term is often used colloquially to describe drugs with little or no medicinal value or substances widely recognized as detrimental to human well-being.

    Additionally, "junk" can be used metaphorically to denote irrelevant or superfluous information, data, or material that is deemed unnecessary or of little significance. This figurative usage often appears in the context of information overload, where an excess of unimportant or trivial content hinders the discovery or understanding of crucial or valuable knowledge.

  2. • A lump or piece; pieces of old cable, rope, or cordage; hard salted beef supplied to ships.
    • A Chinese ship.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of JUNK

The word "junk" has a varied etymology and can be traced back to different origins, depending on the context in which it is used.

As a noun, "junk" originally referred to a type of Chinese sailing ship. This usage traces back to the 17th century, from the Portuguese word "jangada" and the Javanese word "adjong". Over time, it began to be used more broadly to refer to any old or discarded objects, often of little value.

In the context of "junk" meaning "random or miscellaneous stuff", it likely derives from the Middle English word "junk" or "jonke", which referred to fragments of rope or old cables. This sense later extended to include any discarded or useless objects.

Additionally, "junk" also came to be used informally to refer to drugs, especially narcotics, in the 1920s.

Idioms with the word JUNK

  • junk mail The idiom "junk mail" refers to unsolicited or unwanted advertising or promotional material, typically sent through postal mail or email, that is often considered to be of little or no value to the recipient.
  • junk bond The idiom "junk bond" refers to a high-risk or speculative bond that offers a high yield or interest rate because of its low credit rating. It is used to describe a bond issued by a company with a weak or unstable financial position, making it more likely to default on its debt payments. As a result, junk bonds are considered risky investments and often offer higher returns to compensate for the higher risk involved.
  • junk food The idiom "junk food" refers to food that is high in calories, low in nutritional value, and often considered unhealthy. It typically encompasses items such as fast food, snacks, sodas, and processed foods that are convenient but lacking in proper nutrients.
  • junk heap The idiom "junk heap" refers to a place or situation that is filled with a disorganized and worthless collection of things or where discarded items, considered as junk or garbage, are deposited. It can be used metaphorically to describe a chaotic or messy situation or to evoke a sense of worthlessness or insignificance.
  • junk in the trunk The idiom "junk in the trunk" is a colloquial expression used to describe a person (usually a woman) who has a noticeably large or curvaceous buttocks. It is often used in a light-hearted or playful manner.
  • the junk. The idiom "the junk" typically refers to something that is considered worthless, of poor quality, or in a state of disrepair. It can be used to describe various objects or things that are no longer useful or valuable.
  • junk fax The idiom "junk fax" refers to an unsolicited or unwanted fax message, typically advertising products or services, that is sent in bulk without the consent of the recipient. It implies that such faxes are considered as unnecessary, intrusive, or spam-like communications.
  • Junk it! The idiom "Junk it!" means to get rid of or discard something that is no longer wanted, needed, useful, or functional. It implies a swift and complete disposal of the item in question.
  • on the junk The idiom "on the junk" typically refers to being under the influence of drugs or narcotics, particularly in a highly addicted state. It suggests that an individual is actively using, abusing, or dependent on drugs.
  • junk squad
  • junk tank

Similar spelling words for JUNK

Plural form of JUNK is JUNKS

Conjugate verb Junk

CONDITIONAL

I would junk
you would junk
he/she/it would junk
we would junk
they would junk

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be junking
you would be junking
he/she/it would be junking
we would be junking
they would be junking

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have junk
you would have junk
he/she/it would have junk
we would have junk
they would have junk

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been junking
you would have been junking
he/she/it would have been junking
we would have been junking
they would have been junking

FUTURE

I will junk
you will junk
he/she/it will junk
we will junk
they will junk

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be junking
you will be junking
he/she/it will be junking
we will be junking
they will be junking

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have junked
you will have junked
he/she/it will have junked
we will have junked
they will have junked

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been junking
you will have been junking
he/she/it will have been junking
we will have been junking
they will have been junking

IMPERATIVE

you junk
we let´s junk

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to junk

PAST

I junked
you junked
he/she/it junked
we junked
they junked

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was junking
you were junking
he/she/it was junking
we were junking
they were junking

PAST PARTICIPLE

junked

PAST PERFECT

I had junked
you had junked
he/she/it had junked
we had junked
they had junked

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been junking
you had been junking
he/she/it had been junking
we had been junking
they had been junking

PRESENT

I junk
you junk
he/she/it junks
we junk
they junk

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am junking
you are junking
he/she/it is junking
we are junking
they are junking

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

junking

PRESENT PERFECT

I have junked
you have junked
he/she/it has junked
we have junked
they have junked

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been junking
you have been junking
he/she/it has been junking
we have been junking
they have been junking
I would have junked
we would have junked
you would have junked
he/she/it would have junked
they would have junked

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