jankyshize

mass-produced garbage, planned obsolescence products or craftsmanship. The opposite of craftzerheft. Cheap, often plastic or particle board. Flimsy, poorly planned and/or executed, the action and/or outcome of cutting corners.

jan-kee-shie-zah
Meant to sound like a German-American word, a mix of "janky" and "scheisse".
Can be used as a noun, adjective, or interjection.

"Ew, look at that apartment complex right next to the highway, it's all gray plastic and vinyl-what jankyshize."

"This jankyshize cabinet latch just fell off in my hand, and it's supposed to be brand new!"

by Ameliers December 24, 2024