clunker

/ˈklʌŋkər/

Definitions

1. noun

a car that is old, worn out, or in poor condition, especially one that is not valuable or desirable

“After several years of driving a clunker, I finally bought a new car.”

2. verb

to make a clattering or banging noise, often with a loud, unpleasant sound

“The old pipes in the house clunker when the water runs.”

Synonyms

  • banger
  • lemon
  • rattletrap

Antonyms

  • high-performance vehicle
  • luxury car