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junk food
noun
: food that is not good for your health because it contains high amounts of fat or sugar
Full Definition of JUNK FOOD
1
: food that is high in calories but low in nutritional content
2
: something that is appealing or enjoyable but of little or no real value <video junk food>
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First Known Use of JUNK FOOD
1960
JUNK FOOD Defined for Kids
junk food
noun
Definition of JUNK FOOD for Kids
: food that is high in calories but low in nutritional content
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