Junking: meaning, definitions and examples
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junking
[ หdสสลkษชล ]
discarding items
Junking refers to the act of discarding or getting rid of items that are no longer wanted or needed. It often involves throwing away junk or old materials, such as furniture, appliances, or vehicles, that are no longer functional or useful. The term can also relate to the process of recycling metals or other materials from junked items. This practice helps in decluttering spaces, promoting cleanliness, and encouraging recycling efforts. In a broader sense, junking can apply to various contexts where items are deemed worthless and are removed from use.
Synonyms
discarding, disposing, scrapping, throwing away.
Examples of usage
- I spent the weekend junking old furniture.
- They are junking their old car for parts.
- After the renovation, we ended up junking a lot of debris.
- She is junking all the clothes that no longer fit.
Translations
Translations of the word "junking" in other languages:
๐ต๐น descartar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคฐเคพ เคจเคฟเคเคพเคฒเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช entsorgen
- Schrott
- Abfall
๐ฎ๐ฉ membuang
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะธะบะธะดะฐะฝะฝั
- ััะธะปัะทะฐััั
- ะฑััั ั
๐ต๐ฑ wyrzucanie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅปๆฃใใ
๐ซ๐ท jeter
- dรฉchet
- ferraille
๐ช๐ธ desechar
๐น๐ท atmak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฒ๋ฆฌ๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฅููุงุก
๐จ๐ฟ vyhazovรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ vyhadzovanie
๐จ๐ณ ไธขๅผ
๐ธ๐ฎ odmetavanje
๐ฎ๐ธ fargaรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐััะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ atmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ desechar
Etymology
The term 'junking' originated from the noun 'junk,' which refers to discarded or useless material. The word 'junk' itself traces back to the Middle English term 'jonk,' which means a piece of old rope or broken line. As the word evolved, its meaning broadened to encompass any discarded item, particularly those that are deemed worthless. The verb form 'junking' emerged to describe the process of getting rid of such materials. Over time, the practice of junking has also been associated with recycling efforts, reflecting a growing awareness of environmental concerns, as people seek to reduce waste and find new uses for old items. Junking as an activity gained popularity in the late 20th century as environmentalism became more prominent, leading to initiatives that promote recycling and responsible disposal of waste.