Definition of JUNKY

junky

Plural: junkies

Noun

  • a narcotics addict
  • someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction
  • Alternative spelling of junkie.

Adj

  • Resembling or characteristic of junk; cheap, worthless, or of low quality.
  • Full of junk.

Adjective

  • Of poor quality or value; worthless.

Examples

  • His junky opening tiles left him scrambling for any play, no matter how low-scoring.
  • We really need to clear out the junky basement.

Origin / Etymology

From junk + -y.

Synonyms

addict, drug addict, freak, junkie, nut

Scrabble Score: 19

junky: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
junky: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
junky: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 22

junky: valid Words With Friends Word