Janky

usgb/ˈdʒæŋ.ki/
adjective

Something that is poorly made or of low quality.

The café had a janky old coffee machine that barely worked.
Visual representation of "janky" - Something that is poorly made or of low quality.

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Informal

janky car,janky website,janky furniture

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Understanding Informality

The term is informal and mostly used in casual conversation or online.

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Example: 'Don't take it too seriously, it's just a janky app.'
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Technology Context

Often used in tech to describe software or devices that don't function well.

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Example: 'The game was fun, but it had a janky interface.'
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Cultural Relevance

Commonly used among younger people or in internet culture.

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Example: 'This janky meme has gone viral!'
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