junque

English

Etymology

Blend of junk +‎ antique

Noun

junque (uncountable)

1. (often in signage and promotional materials) Used items offered or potentially offered for sale of unknown, but probably low value.
   • 1980 June, Kiplinger's Personal Finance, volume 34, number 6:

     Finding the "junque" among the junk takes more than luck.

   • 1981, James Michael Ullman, How to Hold a Garage Sale, page 26:

     You people should make it a point to research the antique and junque markets to be sure you don't have unrecognized treasures.

   • 2011, Wendy V, How to Eat a Pizza From a Can, page 100:

     Like most good antique stores, a musty scent pervaded the crowded maze of furniture, knick-knacks, books, clothing, and other junque.

   • 2014, Joe Willard, Picker's Bible: How to Pick Antiques Like the Pros:

     JUNQUE OR JUNK: / I suppose junque is deluxe or fancystyle junk. I also suppose that junque has been rescued and displayed, where junk is found as is and might not even be disposed of yet.

   • 2019, Susan Isaacs, Takes One to Know One:

     A local antique/junque-store owner retired to Delray Beach.