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Junker
01
member of the Prussian aristocracy noted especially for militarism
02
an old, beat-up car that is not in good shape
InformalWhat is a "junker"?
A junker is a car that is old, broken down, or in very poor condition. These cars are often no longer reliable for regular use and may be close to unusable. Junkers typically have mechanical issues, body damage, or other serious problems that make them difficult or expensive to repair. People might refer to a car as a junker when it is no longer worth fixing, or when it is being sold for parts or scrap metal.
Examples
Their family used to have a junker that always broke down on long trips.
The junker in the driveway was covered in rust and missing a side mirror.
