junque

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noun

Used items offered or potentially offered for sale of unknown, but probably low value.

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Meanings

nounjunque (uncountable)
  1. oftenuncountableUsed items offered or potentially offered for sale of unknown, but probably low value.

    Finding the "junque" among the junk takes more than luck.

    1980 June 28, Kiplinger's Personal Finance, volume 34, number 6
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    You people should make it a point to research the antique and junque markets to be sure you don't have unrecognized treasures.

    1981, James Michael Ullman, How to Hold a Garage Sale, page 26

    Like most good antique stores, a musty scent pervaded the crowded maze of furniture, knick-knacks, books, clothing, and other junque.

    2011, Wendy V, How to Eat a Pizza From a Can, page 100

    JUNQUE OR JUNK: / I suppose junque is deluxe or fancystyle junk. I also suppose that junque has been rescued and displayed, where junk is found as is and might not even be disposed of yet.

    2014, Joe Willard, Picker's Bible: How to Pick Antiques Like the Pros

    A local antique/junque-store owner retired to Delray Beach.

    2019, Susan Isaacs, Takes One to Know One

Origin

Blend of junk + antique.

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Chicago

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