Phrase guide
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noun
A beverage with little or no nutritional value, often high in sugar, caffeine, or additives.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, informal, uncountable
Synonyms: junk beverage
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Any alcoholic beverage, considered harmful, addictive, or of low quality.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, especially, uncountable
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Modeled after junk food; from junk (“worthless or of poor quality”) + drink. The term extends the metaphor of low-quality or unhealthy items from food to beverages, highlighting lack of nutritional value or potential harm.
