Junk/dʒʌŋk/ Definition 1 of 5Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact Junk often implies a personal attachment or history with the items. I can’t just throw this away, it’s not junk to me! Pro Tip 2/3Avoid in Formal Writing Consider a more formal term like 'debris' or 'clutter' in official documents. The report mentioned the accumulation of debris in the warehouse. Pro Tip 3/3Context Matters Use 'junk' for unwanted items, but not for recycling or resale goods. That old chest isn’t junk; it’s vintage and valuable.