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junkers

Pronunciation: [ˈdʒʌŋ.kərz]

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Learn how to use junkers in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “automobiles”

(noun) a playful term for old or broken cars that are not useful anymore. It's like when a toy breaks and you can't play with it; junkers are like those old cars that just sit around.

Example

He turned his junkers into really cool art pieces.

Example

She didn't want to buy that old junker because it would cost too much to fix.

Example

Do you have any junkers in your yard that could be sold for parts?

Context: “people”

(noun) a term sometimes used in a casual or joking way for individuals who hoard items or seem to collect junk. It’s similar to calling someone a 'pack rat'. This means they keep a lot of things that most people wouldn't want.

Example

He calls himself a junker because he loves finding treasures in secondhand shops.

Example

Being a junker made it hard for her to find a place to live without all the clutter.

Example

Are you a junker who collects old toys and furniture?

How to pronounce junkers

Pronunciation: [ˈdʒʌŋ.kərz]

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