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junque en · NOUN

Etymology

Blend of junk + antique.

Meanings

  1. (in signage and promotional materials, often, uncountable) Used items offered or potentially offered for sale of unknown, but probably low value.
    • 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:
    • Finding the "junque" among the junk takes more than luck. 1980 June 14, Kiplinger's Personal Finance, volume 34, number 6:
    • A local antique/junque-store owner retired to Delray Beach. 2019, Susan Isaacs, Takes One to Know One:
    • 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:
    • 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: