junk·y

1 [juhng-kee]
adjective, junk·i·er, junk·i·est.
of the nature of junk; trashy.

Origin:
1945–50; junk1 + -y2

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junk·y

2 [juhng-kee]
noun, plural junk·ies.

Origin:
junk3 + -y2

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junky is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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junkie or junky (ˈdʒʌŋkɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n , pl junkies
an informal word for a drug addict, esp one who injects heroin into himself
 
junky or junky
 
n

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Example sentences
The best way to get a junky of his dependency is to take away the crutch.
Here's what it does, plus a look at a few other purposely junky lenses.
There is no junk food allowed in the house, if they want a junky snack they
  must make it from scratch.
By itself, this is not a failure and contrary to mileage junky blog sites, it
  does not represent a mortal sin.
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