Definitions

1. noun

A person who buys or salvages scrap metal, especially from aircraft or vehicles.

“The junker made a living by collecting scrap metal from old cars.”

2. noun

A person who deliberately wrecks an old car, especially to collect insurance money.

“The police investigated a suspicious accident involving a junker trying to scam the insurance company.”

3. noun

A German politician who supported the Nazi regime, especially during the interwar period.

“The historian studied the rise of junkers in Germany during the 1920s and 1930s.”

4. verb

To intentionally damage or destroy something, especially for financial gain.

“The authorities accused the businessman of junking the factory to avoid paying taxes.”