noun · countable / uncountable · rare

junk drink

junk drink · junk drinks

A beverage with little or no nutritional value, often high in sugar, caffeine, or…A beverage with little or no nutritional value, often high in sugar, caffeine, or additives.

/ˈdʒʌŋk dɹɪŋk/

Meaning

2 senses

(countable, informal, uncountable)A beverage with little or no nutritional value, often high in sugar, caffeine, or additives.
He was trying to quit energy drinks and other junk drinks.
(countable, especially, uncountable)Any alcoholic beverage, considered harmful, addictive, or of low quality.
After years of junk drinks and hangovers, she finally gave up alcohol.

Origin

Modeled after junk food; from junk (“worthless or of poor quality”) + drink. The term exte

Modeled after junk food; from junk (“worthless or of poor quality”) + drink. The term extends the metaphor of low-quality or unhealthy items from food to beverages, highlighting lack of nutritional value or potential harm.

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