Junked: meaning, definitions and examples
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junked
[ dʒʌŋkt ]
discarded items
The term 'junked' refers to the act of discarding, disposing of, or getting rid of something that is no longer useful or desirable. It is often used in the context of old vehicles, electronics, or furniture that are no longer functional or needed. When something is junked, it typically indicates that it has reached the end of its useful life and is essentially considered trash. The process may involve throwing away items, donating them, or recycling parts that can be salvaged.
Synonyms
abandoned, discarded, disposed.
Examples of usage
- He junked his old car after it broke down.
- They decided to junk the broken appliances.
- After cleaning out the garage, they junked several boxes of unused items.
Translations
Translations of the word "junked" in other languages:
🇵🇹 descartado
🇮🇳 बर्बाद किया गया
🇩🇪 abgeschrieben
🇮🇩 dibuang
🇺🇦 викинутий
🇵🇱 wyrzucony
🇯🇵 廃棄された
🇫🇷 jeté
🇪🇸 desechado
🇹🇷 atılmış
🇰🇷 버려진
🇸🇦 مهمل
🇨🇿 odhozený
🇸🇰 odhodený
🇨🇳 被丢弃的
🇸🇮 zavržen
🇮🇸 fleygður
🇰🇿 тасталған
🇬🇪 დაზიანებული
🇦🇿 atılmış
🇲🇽 desechado
Etymology
The word 'junked' originates from the noun 'junk', which can be traced back to Middle English 'jonke', meaning 'a piece of old rope or discarded material'. It later evolved in the early 19th century to encompass various discarded items, particularly those of little value. The verb form 'to junk' emerged in the 1930s, which means to throw away or abandon. As society advanced and consumerism expanded, the concept of junking has become more prevalent, reflecting cultural attitudes toward waste and material possessions. Today, 'junked' is commonly used in various contexts, indicating that something has been deemed no longer useful or has been disposed of, often associated with environmental considerations as recycling practices grow.