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Definition of Junky
1. Noun. A narcotics addict.
Generic synonyms: Addict
Specialized synonyms: Cocaine Addict, Binger, Crack Addict, Heroin Addict, Opium Addict, Opium Taker, Withdrawer
2. Noun. Someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction. "A news junkie"
Generic synonyms: Enthusiast, Partisan, Partizan
Specialized synonyms: Gym Rat
Derivative terms: Addict
Definition of Junky
1. Adjective. Having the quality (or being like) junk, cheap or of low quality. ¹
2. Noun. (slang pejorative) (alternative spelling of junkie) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Junky
1. worthless [adj JUNKIER, JUNKIEST] - See also: worthless
Lexicographical Neighbors of Junky
Literary usage of Junky
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Teaching Adolescent Writers by Kelly Gallagher (2006)
"They are amazed at how junky cars can be transformed into a beautiful new "whips.
... Much like the artists who take a junky car and make it much better, ..."
2. Dwight's Journal of Music: A Paper of Art and Literature by John Sullivan Dwight (1861)
"... and junky, ... Mister junky Ua noble lookin old mini & orter lead armies on
to Battle instid of ..."
3. The Complete Works of Artemus Ward: (Charles Farrar Browne) by Artemus Ward (1898)
"Mister junky 1*8 a noble look in old man, & orter lead armies on to Battel instid
of shoutin in a furrin tung. ..."
4. Bulletin of Pharmacy (1916)
"NOT MUSSED OR junky. In the chain stores you find the counters filled but not
junky, you see price cards on every tray, you find no trays half empty or ..."
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