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junker

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junk·er

noun \ˈjəŋ-kər\

Definition of JUNKER

: something (as an automobile) of such age and condition as to be ready for scrapping

Examples of JUNKER

  1. I can't believe he's still driving that old junker.
  2. <they finally traded in their old junker for a nice new car>

Origin of JUNKER

1junk + 2-er
First Known Use: 1944

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