How to Pronounce Junky

To pronounce "junky", say JUNKY — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “junky”

"junky" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with spunky and chinky, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: junkie — easy to mix up when writing.

What does junky mean?

noun

  1. A narcotics addict, especially a heroin user.
  2. (by extension) An enthusiast of something.

    “English people are travel junkies, but Americans hardly ever leave their state.”

adjective

  1. Resembling or characteristic of junk; cheap, worthless, or of low quality.

Synonyms

aficionadoenthusiastdrug addict

Words that rhyme with junky

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

spunkychinkyhunkyhinkychunkyjunkieflunkyclunkyfunkyflunkeygunky

Related words

junkiejunklikejunketygarbageylow-renttackypoortrashy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "junky"?▾

"Junky" has one syllable.

What does "junky" mean?▾

Junky: A narcotics addict, especially a heroin user.

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