junker

A young German noble or squire, especially a member of the aristocratic party in Prussia, stereotyped with narrow-minded militaristic and authoritarian attitudes.

• The dice are, however, weighted against them, so long as the present generation of Junkers and officials survives.

A beat-up automobile.CanadaUSderogatory

A person with an interest in disused or discarded objects.

• An ardent junker herself, Mrs. Egge tells how to conduct a fascinating junk safari into the attic or antique and secondhand shops and what to do with the trophies you bring home.

Synonym of junkie (“drug addict”).slang