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| junk food |
snack food that does not give the body many nutrients. Junk food usually contains a great deal of fat or sugar. |
| junk mail |
mail that is not wanted or asked for. Letters asking for money or trying to sell products are usually considered junk mail. |
| junkman |
one who resells junk, such as scrap metal, glass, paper, and the like; junk dealer. |
| junkyard |
a yard or lot in which junk is collected, kept, and sold. Old metal and cars are often found in a junkyard. |
| Spam |
(lower case) junk mail received by e-mail. Spam is usually advertising sent to a large group of people. [2/3 definitions] |
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