Janky
adjective
Something that is poorly made or of low quality.
The café had a janky old coffee machine that barely worked.
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Informal
janky car,janky website,janky furniture
adjective
Describes software or digital applications that are not functioning properly or are poorly designed.
This app is really janky; it keeps crashing.
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Slang
janky code,janky software,janky UI
adjective
Something that is poorly made or of low quality.
The café had a janky old coffee machine that barely worked.
Usage tips
Informal
janky car,janky website,janky furniture
adjective
Describes software or digital applications that are not functioning properly or are poorly designed.
This app is really janky; it keeps crashing.
Usage tips
Slang
janky code,janky software,janky UI
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Understanding Informality
The term is informal and mostly used in casual conversation or online.
Example: 'Don't take it too seriously, it's just a janky app.'
Pro Tip 2/3Technology Context
Often used in tech to describe software or devices that don't function well.
Example: 'The game was fun, but it had a janky interface.'
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Relevance
Commonly used among younger people or in internet culture.
Example: 'This janky meme has gone viral!'
Pro Tip 1/3Understanding Informality
The term is informal and mostly used in casual conversation or online.
Example: 'Don't take it too seriously, it's just a janky app.'
Pro Tip 2/3Technology Context
Often used in tech to describe software or devices that don't function well.
Example: 'The game was fun, but it had a janky interface.'
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Relevance
Commonly used among younger people or in internet culture.
Example: 'This janky meme has gone viral!'
Pro Tip 1/3Understanding Informality
The term is informal and mostly used in casual conversation or online.
Example: 'Don't take it too seriously, it's just a janky app.'
Pro Tip 2/3Technology Context
Often used in tech to describe software or devices that don't function well.
Example: 'The game was fun, but it had a janky interface.'
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Relevance
Commonly used among younger people or in internet culture.
Example: 'This janky meme has gone viral!'
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