hunk of junk
Broken-down rust bucket
A hunk of junk is something worthless, broken, or poorly made—typically a machine, vehicle, or piece of equipment that doesn't work properly or looks terrible.
The phrase emphasizes both size and uselessness: it's not just junk, it's a substantial piece of junk.
That old car is a hunk of junk—it breaks down every week.
The expression is informal and dismissive, often used when someone is frustrated with malfunctioning technology or machinery.
- clunkerWorn-out old car
- jalopyDilapidated old vehicle
- rustbucketDilapidated metal vehicle
- bucket of boltsWorn-out, unreliable vehicle
- obsoleteNo longer in use
wreck · dilapidated · falling apart · dud · scrap · rattletrap · heap · castoff · death trap · tin can · lemon · waste product · old banger · beater · ramshackle · decrepit · broken-down · piece of rubbish
hunk of junkwell-oiled machine
Flawlessly coordinated working system
state-of-the-art · mint condition · dependable · gem · treasure
hunk of junkwork of art
Aesthetic creation for appreciation
masterpiece · objet d'art · showpiece · fine craftsmanship · beauty
hunk of junktreasure
Valued wealth or keepsake
gem · collector's item · prized possession · crown jewel · investment piece
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