English · Slang Attested

janky

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Meaning · English

Of poor quality.

Where it’s used: Used American English

It's barely holding together, it's so janky.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Strange, odd.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Untrustworthy, disreputable.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “janky” mean?

Of poor quality.

Is “janky” formal or informal?

janky is generally informal, slang.

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