Synonyms

junky

[juhng-kee]

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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junkie or junky (ˈdʒʌŋkɪ)
 
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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