What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
crap
Example
I can't believe I wasted my money on this crap. [crap: noun]
Example
This movie is crap, let's turn it off. [crap: adjective]
Example
Oh crap, I forgot my keys at home. [crap: interjection]
junk
Example
I need to clean out my closet and get rid of all this junk. [junk: noun]
Example
Don't buy that cheap junk, it won't last long. [junk: adjective]
Example
The garage is full of junk that we need to throw away. [junk: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Junk is more commonly used than crap in everyday language, and is more versatile in its usage.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between crap and junk?
Neither crap nor junk are formal words, and should be avoided in professional or academic settings.
