junkman

1 of 2

noun (1)

junk·​man
ˈjəŋkmən
plural junkmen
: a member of the crew of a junk

junkman

2 of 2

noun (2)

junk·​man
ˈjəŋkˌman
plural junkmen
: a person who deals in resalable junk

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

junk entry 3 + man

Noun (2)

junk entry 1 + man

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“Junkman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/junkman. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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