Janky is a slang term that means low-quality, poorly made, or unreliable. There are several synonyms for this word, including shoddy, cheap, dodgy, flimsy, faulty, and substandard. These words all imply that something is not up to par and may fall apart or malfunction easily. Janky can also mean sketchy or dubious, and similar words include suspect, shady, iffy, and questionable. Although janky is a relatively new word, having gained popularity on the internet, its synonyms have been used for decades to describe things of poor quality or reliability.