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Broke but somehow if not miraculously still working.

Derived from the term Gerry-rigged, which originated in WW2. During the allied advanced to Germany they were amazed at how Germans Panzers and commandeered Russian T-34s being in such a broke down state still ran and the ingenious methods and ad-hoc meterials the Germans would use to keep the tanks running.
I don't know how the hell he keeps that janky-a$$ Toyota toaster running!
Janky by Penis Kneivel August 1, 2023
Ridged or Stiff back that is constantly in pain and constantly preventing Major forms of movement especially dancing. Usually caused by height
What's wrong with you?
My back is Janky, it sucks
Janky by NoObMaStEr-69 August 26, 2023
To be misleading, usually with the intent of harm, by promising more than can be delivered.
"My janky ass sister said she was gonna take care of it, and she didn't"
Janky by Pinkslyt January 7, 2024
I only have one other person in my home, and yet my rent money went missing. Chivon is janky as fuck.
Janky by Joeydeejohnson February 13, 2024
A word used to describe something that is sketchy, crooked, built badly, ramshackle, falling apart, or otherwise not in good condition or of poor quality.
Pete: "Man, that old barn does not look safe, it's falling apart!"
Frank: "Yeah. you wouldn't see me walking around in that janky barn! The roof looks like it could cave in, any minute!"
Janky by Miss Hell Kitten April 14, 2024
A hood person who is a highly respected gang banger.
"Im a janky nigga ccuh"
Janky by Bkully February 20, 2025