Derogatory term for electronic device.
In German, the term “Kiste” literally means “box”, is often used as a derogatory term for electronic and mechanical devices.
Is it comparable to “jalopy”, which, however, seems to be restricted to automobiles (according to dict.cc).
Can I use any term in following sentences?
I am lucky if it boots without blue screen of death what with my face covered.
This shows nothing but snow and snow, which is not fun to watch.
What exactly is the meaning of “Welcome Together”?
Often used to describe jalopies, bucket of bolts can also be used to refer to machinery: (idiomatic) A piece of machinery
that is not worth more than its scrap value, often of old cars.
Mentioning examples are its logical counterpart or their synonyms. Why are some guys with BS in IT not necessarily uncomplimentary but nice? Most people would probably use something along the lines of Junk or piece of where x can be replaced by junk, crap, shit, etc.
Paper weight Implies that it is good for nothing other than holding paper in place.
“Hunka junk” (slang for hunk of junk) has the added attraction of being alliterative so it feels good saying it:
“Most times this “hunka junk” shows nothing but snow! “I
am an engineer. I just finished my degree. “
Often used to describe jalopies, bucket of bolts can also be used to refer to machinery: (idiomatic) A piece of machinery
that is not worth more than its scrap value, often of old cars.
Mentioning examples are its logical counterpart or their synonyms. Why are some guys with BS in IT not necessarily uncomplimentary but nice? Most people would probably use something along the lines of Junk or piece of where x can be replaced by junk, crap, shit, etc.
I have a new
phone, and Android too. I can’t wait to buy it. Gadget ==> “Hey I got my new device! “Great,
That is just what we need another gadget! If
a gadget doesn’t work then it is a “brick” And if
a gadget doesn’t work then it is a “brick”
Often used to describe jalopies, bucket of bolts can also be used to refer to machinery: (idiomatic) A piece of machinery
that is not worth more than its scrap value, often of old cars.
Mentioning examples are its logical counterpart or their synonyms. Why are some guys with BS in IT not necessarily uncomplimentary but nice? Most people would probably use something along the lines of Junk or piece of where x can be replaced by junk, crap, shit, etc.
Often used to describe jalopies, bucket of bolts can also be used to refer to machinery: (idiomatic) A piece of machinery
that is not worth more than its scrap value, often of old cars.
Mentioning examples are its logical counterpart or their synonyms. Why are some guys with BS in IT not necessarily uncomplimentary but nice? Most people would probably use something along the lines of Junk or piece of where x can be replaced by junk, crap, shit, etc.
Paper weight Implies that it is good for nothing other than holding paper in place.
What is this term for a device that is no longer functional? I would like to use the term, flipping yoke in Hibernian English, so I used the word in Hibernian English. Is there a flipping yoke back? How are you feeling? Grrr et al, expletives. I hope you enjoy the good
night.
Is there worthless stuff that looks cheap or shoddy in physical terms? Does a piece of junk won’t boot?It is an oject or a modiying adjective. What would be the case if it’s the piece of junk won’t boot?
Related adjectives can be used with the name of the device. Among others,
the terms “Junky”, “shoddy”, “trashy”, “lousy,” “worthless”, and “crappy” (oh, and of course, “shitty”).
Boat Anchor which merely means the device is only suitable for said purpose. How does a computer make a boat anchor? ( Urban Dictionary, definitions 2 and 3 ), Ham. Is there a proper use of doorstop
similar to a boat anchor? “This computer only works as a door stop now. Once installed on the system. Check it out. It has been changed. ” ”
Junk Box No longer suitable for anything except to be cannibalized for spare part. I like Wikipedia, but not Wikipedia. ) What usually refers to parts themselves, the just the pieces themselves, already disassembled and collected into a box. (The boxes are usually folded to the exact size.) My German reference is so well combined. He says: “It is good enough for my reference, but sags it well,” pointing further to the German reference. Thanks.
In Aviation and Space, we also refer to some things as “hangar queen”, which is alludes to aircraft that spend more time in repair than they do in service. Anything that can’t get through the production process may be relegated to being hangar queens, with hopes that someone will eventually figure out how to repair them.
