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junk food

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junk food
n.
A high-calorie food that is low in nutritional value.

junk food
Noun
food with a low nutritional value
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.junk foodjunk food - food that tastes good but is high in calories having little nutritional value
solid food, food - any solid substance (as opposed to liquid) that is used as a source of nourishment; "food and drink"
Translations
junk food ncomida basura or de plástico
junk food junk nsnacks vite prêts (sans valeur nutritive)
junk food junk nungesundes Essen nt
junk food nporcherie fpl; cibo a scarso valore nutritivo


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