Junky/ˈdʒʌŋki/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage Used in casual, informal conversations rather than formal speech or writing. They moved into a junky apartment after college. Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation Implies a negative opinion about the item’s condition or quality. I wouldn't buy that chair, it looks pretty junky. Pro Tip 3/3Assessment of Worth Often suggests the item is not valuable or not worth repairing. His junky gadget collection is more trouble than it's worth.