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10 Language-to-English DictionariesJunkfood
/ˈdʒʌŋkˌfʊd/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Food that is unhealthy and low in nutritional value, often high in sugar, fat, and calories.
"Many people enjoy eating junk food like burgers and fries during the weekend." - 2
Food that is convenient and quick to prepare but lacks essential nutrients.
"The convenience of junk food makes it a popular choice among busy individuals."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'junk food' originated in the United States in the 1950s, combining 'junk', which derives from Middle English 'jonk' meaning 'worthless', and 'food', from Old English 'fōda'. The phrase evolved to describe food that is low in nutritional value and high in calories, often associated with fast food culture.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Junkfood" is said worldwide
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malbouffe
Transliteration: malbuf
"La malbouffe est souvent critiquée pour ses effets sur la santé."
Junkfood
Transliteration: dʒʌŋkfuːd
"Junkfood ist bei vielen Jugendlichen sehr beliebt."
cibo spazzatura
Transliteration: chee-bo spatz-a-too-ra
"Il cibo spazzatura è spesso ricco di calorie e povero di nutrienti."
comida chatarra
Transliteration: ko-mee-da cha-tar-ra
"La comida chatarra es muy popular entre los jóvenes."
comida lixo
Transliteration: ko-mee-da lee-sho
"A comida lixo é frequentemente criticada por ser pouco saudável."
जंक फूड
Transliteration: jank food
"जंक फूड का सेवन स्वास्थ्य के लिए हानिकारक हो सकता है।"
垃圾食品
Transliteration: lājī shípǐn
"垃圾食品对健康有害。"
정크푸드
Transliteration: jeongkeu pudeu
"정크푸드는 많은 사람들에게 인기가 있습니다."
ジャンクフード
Transliteration: janku fūdo
"ジャンクフードは健康に良くないとされています。"
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