What does JUNKY mean?

Definition of Junky

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Definition: Junky refers to a person who is addicted to drugs or a person who collects or deals in junk.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈdʒʌŋki/, UK: /ˈdʒʌŋki/

Origin and Usage: The term "junky" originated in the early 20th century as a slang term for a drug addict. It is derived from the word "junk," which originally referred to heroin. Later, the term "junky" was used more broadly to refer to anyone who is addicted to drugs. The word has also been used to describe a person who collects or deals in junk, which can refer to anything from scrap metal to old furniture.

Synonyms: addict, druggie, user, collector, hoarder, scavenger

Related Words: junked, junks, skunk, hunky, punky

Example Sentences:

• The police arrested a group of junkies who were selling drugs on the street corner.
• She was worried that her brother was becoming a junky after he started hanging out with a bad crowd.
• The junky was always looking for his next fix, no matter the cost.
• He was a collector of old cars and spent most of his weekends at junkyards looking for parts.