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Look up clunker in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Clunker may refer to: A decrepit car A western Canadian term for a large hiking boot, often found
Clunker
US federal incentives program for consumer fuel efficiency boosts
The Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS), colloquially known as "cash for clunkers", was a $3 billion U.S. federal scrappage program intended to provide economic
Car_Allowance_Rebate_System
Run down automobile
are many slang terms used to describe such cars, such as beater, bomb, clunker, chod, flivver, hooptie/hoopty, jalopy, lemon, old banger (most commonly
Decrepit_car
President of the United States from 2009 to 2017
into law the Car Allowance Rebate System, known colloquially as "Cash for Clunkers", which temporarily boosted the economy. The Bush and Obama administrations
Barack_Obama
2024 film by Ridley Scott
Jonathan Dean (November 22, 2024). "Denzel Washington: 'I made some real clunkers after Malcolm X'". The Times. Retrieved December 30, 2024.{{cite web}}:
Gladiator_II
American actress and singer (born 2006)
Bethy (December 6, 2025). "Critics Say Five Nights at Freddy's 2 Is a Clunker". Vulture. Retrieved December 11, 2025. Balao, Neia (October 23, 2025)
Mckenna_Grace
American economist (born 1945)
insurance although limits apply. Blinder was an early advocate of a "Cash for Clunkers" program, in which the government buys some of the oldest, most-polluting
Alan_Blinder
Dismantling of vehicles for spare parts
European Commission Ten Most Exotic Cars Destroyed By Cash For Clunkers Critics Say 'Clunkers' Program Isn't Very Green : NPR How Much Do You Get For Scrapping
Vehicle_recycling
American comedian and writer (born 1979)
Mike Epps sketch comedy series Funny Bidness, and on the comedy series Clunkers (starring Carl Payne, David Faustino and Sherman Hemsley). Thede's recent
Robin_Thede
Telephone number input error
General Motors advertised +1-877-CLUNKER (1-877-258-6537) to promote a $3 billion U.S. federal "cash for clunkers" program. Judy Van Fossan of The Flower
Misdialed_call
2008 film by M. Night Shyamalan
Joe Morgenstern of The Wall Street Journal said the film was a "woeful clunker of a paranoid thriller" and highlighted its "befuddling infelicities, insistent
The_Happening_(2008_film)
2003 film by Gore Verbinski
Details appear waxy and lacking complexity [...] This is just a real clunker of a UHD image and one of the least impressive the format has seen." As
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Pirates_of_the_Caribbean:_The_Curse_of_the_Black_Pearl
American telecommunications company
20, 2025. Golson, Jordan (August 26, 2015). "Verizon's 'Hum' Turns Any Clunker Into a Connected Car". Wired. ISSN 1059-1028. Archived from the original
Verizon
American filmmaker (born 1965)
accurately as 'throw stuff to the wall and see what sticks'" and it was "a clunker". The New York Daily News gave Charles Swan III one star out of five, saying
Roman_Coppola
English singer-songwriter (born 1954)
2018). "29 beats on Riot Fest: All the punks, young and old, with some clunkers and legends". Chicago Tribune. "About". Musician Treatment Foundation.
Elvis_Costello
American football player (born 1983)
2020). "Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers Has Another NFC Championship Game Clunker". Forbes. Archived from the original on January 20, 2020. Retrieved January
Aaron_Rodgers
Parable by French economist Frédéric Bastiat
The Century Co. Abrams, Burton A; Parsons, George R (2009). "Is CARS a Clunker?". The Economists' Voice. 6 (8). doi:10.2202/1553-3832.1638. S2CID 153780636
Parable_of_the_broken_window
Transportation fund in the United States
2011. Power, Stephen (April 15, 2008). "McCain's Gas-Tax Plan May Be a Clunker". Washington Wire. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved April 16, 2008. Holeywell
Highway_Trust_Fund
2015 American film
bickering-opposites-action-comedy that’s just as lousy and sour as any clunker starring two guys." Stephanie Zacharek of The Village Voice gave the film
Hot_Pursuit_(2015_film)
Exhaust emission control device
Are Selling Well". The Gainesville Sun. "Some of Us Can Only Afford a Clunker". The Palm Beach Post. 23 February 1996. "Beat the Law". Import Tuner.
Catalytic_converter
American football player (born 1997)
(September 16, 2018). "Instant analysis: Jets fall back to earth with clunker, lose to Dolphins 20–12". North Jersey. Archived from the original on February
Sam_Darnold
American actor (1938–2012)
the Holy Fonz") - Himself The Surreal Life (2006, cast member in 2006) Clunkers (2011, 8 episodes) - Boss Tyler Perry's House of Payne (2011, guest starred)
Sherman_Hemsley
1986 studio album by Bad Company
co-writer of two tracks. The Morning Call deemed the album a "high-tech clunker". Mick Ralphs Simon Kirke Brian Howe with: Gregg Dechert – keyboards Steven
Fame_and_Fortune
Market research term
spread to hundreds of enthusiasts who participated by building their own "clunker" mountain bikes, producers finally entered the new market with the first
Lead_user
2006 American dark tragicomedy road film
movie a "rickety vehicle that travels mostly downhill" and a "Sundance clunker". Liam Lacey of The Globe and Mail criticized the film, stating "Though
Little_Miss_Sunshine
2012 American film directed by Roman Coppola
accurately as 'throw stuff to the wall and see what sticks'" and it was "a clunker". The New York Daily News gave Charles Swan III one star out of five, saying
A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III
A_Glimpse_Inside_the_Mind_of_Charles_Swan_III
Mountain bike race in California, United States
development of mountain bikes. Early riders modified Schwinn cruisers, known as “clunkers,” for the rough terrain. The race got its name because the coaster brakes
Repack_(mountain_bike_race)
2017 film by Guy Ritchie
narrative doldrum. But it is often surprisingly entertaining, and whatever clunkers he has delivered in the past, Ritchie again shows that a film-maker of
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
King_Arthur:_Legend_of_the_Sword
2016 film by Vikram Bhatt
Story, Trailers". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 December 2016. "It's a clunker! – The Asian Age". Archived from the original on 24 September 2016. Retrieved
Raaz:_Reboot
1991 film directed by Charles Shyer
Dilemma for Disney : Films in Its Latest Financing Deal Have Mostly Been Clunkers". Los Angeles Times. pp. 1–2. Retrieved July 19, 2012. Ferrari, Alex (August
Father of the Bride (1991 film)
Father_of_the_Bride_(1991_film)
Joseph Szadkowski (July 28, 2016). "Blu-ray review: 'The Boss' - Comedy clunker rescued by the extras". The Washington Times. Retrieved April 15, 2025
List of awards and nominations received by Kristen Bell
List_of_awards_and_nominations_received_by_Kristen_Bell
2013 American Disneytoon film
Dave (July 27, 2013). "'Planes' Review: Disney's 'Cars' Spinoff Is a Clunker". Variety. Retrieved August 9, 2013. "Disney's Planes (2013)". Movies.msn
Planes_(film)
Indian automobile manufacturer
Retrieved 15 December 2024. Ulrich, Lawrence (24 December 2009). "2009 Was a Clunker. Time to Cash It In". The New York Times. Archived from the original on
Mahindra_&_Mahindra
2017 film by Bill Condon
had more to reveal", he says, "You look at the songs and there's not a clunker in the group. In fact, Frank Rich described it as the best Broadway musical
Beauty and the Beast (2017 film)
Beauty_and_the_Beast_(2017_film)
2024. "Economic Analysis of the Car Allowance Rebate System ("Cash for clunkers")". The White House. Retrieved July 6, 2024. Buttle, Rhett. "14 Years Of
History_of_the_United_States
clunkers program". Toronto Sun. 2009-09-04. Archived from the original on 2009-09-06. Retrieved 2009-09-04. "Chrysler Canada joins Cash for Clunkers program"
Retire_Your_Ride
Government incentive program
Congress devised a scrappage scheme, commonly referred to as "cash for clunkers," as part of a general Automotive Stimulus package series; however, the
Scrappage_program
Range of SUVs manufactured by the Ford Motor Company
being two of the top five vehicles traded-in under the 2009 "Cash for Clunkers" program, with the 4WD model topping the list and the 2WD model coming
Ford_Explorer
American football player (born 2004)
Digest https://www.bestofarkansassports.com/arkansas-football-offensive-clunker-vs-lsu/ Jeremy Willis (November 12, 2022). "LSU Tigers freshman Harold
Harold_Perkins_Jr.
Film series
"South actress Kriti Kharbanda in 'Raaz 4'". The Times of India. "It's a clunker! | the Asian Age". Archived from the original on 24 September 2016. Retrieved
Raaz_(film_series)
American football player (born 1980)
[dead link] ChicagoBears.com, Grossman vows to 'fight my way out' after clunker Archived January 14, 2007, at the Wayback Machine Retrieved January 12
Rex_Grossman
1987 film by Norman Mailer
January 15, 2024. Kehr, Dave (September 18, 1987). "Mailer's Tough Guys clunker dialogue manages to click". Chicago Tribune. ProQuest 291044977. Retrieved
Tough_Guys_Don't_Dance_(film)
2015 film by Brad Bird
rattletrap of storytelling, the sci-fi fantasy Tomorrowland is an unwieldy clunker driven into the ditch at full speed." James Berardinelli of Reelviews.net
Tomorrowland_(film)
American actor (born 1974)
Incorporated Bud Shelton Voice, episode: "Revenge of the Man Crab" 2011 Clunkers Episode: "Intervention" Working Class Derek Episode: "Short, Then Sweet"
David_Faustino
2014 film directed by Olivier Dahan
"'Grace of Monaco' Review: Nicole Kidman Stars in Olivier Dahan's Cornball Clunker". Variety. Retrieved October 12, 2019. Collin, Robbie (June 5, 2014). "Grace
Grace_of_Monaco_(film)
Multi-use indoor arena in Portland, Oregon
Preservation Northwest (February 16, 2003) Portland's crown jewel or a clunker?, a March 2004 article from the Portland Tribune Alternatives abound for
Veterans Memorial Coliseum (Portland, Oregon)
Veterans_Memorial_Coliseum_(Portland,_Oregon)
American actor (born 1969)
to Man Up" 2009 Nite Tales: The Series Dirk Episode: "Black Widow" 2011 Clunkers Ritchie Main cast 2012 The Game Reynaldo Saint James Recurring cast: season
Carl_Anthony_Payne_II
1995 studio album by Quiet Riot
releases." The Deseret News called the album a "clunker" in the headline "3 albums show potential; 4th is a clunker". The reviewer Scott Iwasaki says "Guitarist
Down_to_the_Bone_(album)
Fictional Saturday Night Live character created by Walter Williams
2011. Retrieved 2015-03-17. And Mr. Bill's Real Life Adventures is a clunker Showtime special starring Peter Scolari as a real-life version of the ever-clobbered
Mr._Bill
Russian artist
Salikhova. Fairy tales of the Zuza series Fairy tale Zuza. Journey of a Clunker, Moscow, 2010, ISBN 978-5-8026-0192-1 Fairy tale Zuza. Lullaby for a butterfly
Alexander_Korotich
Motor vehicle
De Bono, May 16, 2008.[permanent dead link] "Gas prices drive Geos from clunkers to chic". Cnn.com, Mallory Simon, May 20, 2008. May 20, 2008. Retrieved
Geo_Metro
Activity of riding a bicycle
doi:10.3390/ijerph16183460. ISSN 1660-4601. PMC 6765930. PMID 31533371. "Clunkers Among the Hills". Sonic.net. Archived from the original on 27 April 2012
Cycling
1978 studio album by Todd Rundgren
Nicholas Olivier deemed Mink Hollow "his best for a long while. Despite the clunker of 'Onomatopoeia', Rundgren reconfirmed his hit-making potential (the awesome
Hermit_of_Mink_Hollow
American actor
Horace Logan Miniseries 2007 The Riches Ed Kurtz Episode: "Pilot" 2011 Clunkers Officer D. Clark Main role Memphis Beat Naked Man Episode: "Flesh and Blood"
Ritchie_Montgomery
1979 American film
mentioned in a Reuters news article in 2007 the film was referred to as a "clunker". Filmmakers Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary both praised the film on
Cocaine_Cowboys_(1979_film)
Compact crossover SUV manufactured by Ford
the Focus, F-Series and Ranger, to benefit the most from the Cash for Clunkers program, where it showed a 49 percent increase in sales. In mid-2009, for
Ford_Escape
Tram system in Greater Manchester, England
"Muni cars on a roll into city junkyard: Even preservationists reject the clunkers". San Francisco Chronicle. p. B-1. Archived from the original on 6 July
Manchester_Metrolink
American actress (1925–2014)
Retrieved July 18, 2014. Catlin, Roger (April 24, 2007). "Equal Opportunity Clunkers on 'Sketch Show'". Hartford Courant. p. D2. "Episode 8, Season 2". The
Elaine_Stritch
American economist
2009, where he was interviewed by Josh Gad about whether the Cash for Clunkers program had ruined demolition derby. On an episode airing on March 17,
Austan_Goolsbee
Japanese dark fantasy anime films
streamlining of the story, and deemed it an "inferior and redundant movie" and a "clunker" before giving the Japanese version a C+ and the English dub a B−. Tokyo
Berserk:_The_Golden_Age_Arc
American trade organization
Retrieved February 21, 2017. Parker, Steve (August 30, 2009). "Bulletin – Clunker Program May Already Be Over!". The Huffington Post. Archived from the original
National Automobile Dealers Association
National_Automobile_Dealers_Association
1986 martial arts film by Corey Yuen
of the Los Angeles Times called it "hilariously bad" and an "amateurish clunker" with poor action scenes. In 1993, Black Belt placed the film at seventh
No_Retreat,_No_Surrender
1997 remix album by Bush
dancing, rather than moshing," Kim criticized "Swallowed" and called it "a clunker". The promotional copy of the album contains 10 songs that would be released
Deconstructed_(Bush_album)
Fictional character from The Simpsons franchise
the ninth ranked "Funeral for a Fiend" were "the only ones I'd consider clunkers. The remaining episodes are all quite fun." The character's line in "Sideshow
Sideshow_Bob
American actor (1941–2021)
Ed Wynn and Tommy Sands. Kirk later described this film as "sort of a clunker ... but it has a few cute moments, it's an oddity", and enjoyed working
Tommy_Kirk
1994 American action film by Perry Lang
of Entertainment Weekly rated it C− and called it a "straight-to-video clunker". Susan King of the Los Angeles Times called it "a better-than-average
Men_of_War_(1994_film)
American basketball player (1957–2021)
Retrieved May 30, 2021. Whitfield, Tim (January 11, 1983). "More than a clunker down the racks". The Kansas City Times. pp. C-1, C-4. Retrieved May 30
Mark_Eaton
1990 video game
praised its updated audio, and said that the new graphics "blow the old clunker visuals ... out of the water". He cited its script, humor, plot, puzzles
The_Secret_of_Monkey_Island
2017 single by Brockhampton
pristine beats with exuberance. 'FACE,' for example, is so clean that a clunker like Champion's 'New times are coming just like a virgin' easily skates
Face_(song)
2009–2011 U.S. legislative term
Appropriations Act of 2009 including the Car Allowance Rebate System (Cash for Clunkers), Pub. L. 111–32 (text) (PDF) October 15, 2009: Enhanced Partnership with
111th_United_States_Congress
Education service on the web
overall as a "B". He rated his professors as '"B+", despite "a couple of clunkers", even comparing them to pop stars and "A-list celebrity professors". Nevertheless
Massive_open_online_course
American lawyer (born 1960)
key role in a number of programs and initiatives including the Cash for Clunkers program and the Toyota vehicle recalls. Rivkin, a lawyer, has worked in
Robert_S._Rivkin
Japanese dance troupe
2016, Shit Kingz performed in their self-produced stage play Wonderful Clunker, to which Daichi Miura performed on the soundtrack. In 2018, they performed
Shit_Kingz
Third season of the TV series Supernatural
episodes", Maureen Ryan of the Chicago Tribune pointed out the "few outright clunkers" such as "Red Sky at Morning". With a lack of a "compelling unifying concept
Supernatural_season_3
2000 studio album by Flogging Molly
album 5 out of 5 stars and said that "every song is a keeper, without a clunker in the bunch". The review also called "Salty Dog" the "quintessential Flogging
Swagger (Flogging Molly album)
Swagger_(Flogging_Molly_album)
2017 American film
others prompt industrial-grade snark and scorn. And then there are leaden clunkers like Just Getting Started that provoke an ineffable sense of sadness as
Just Getting Started (2017 film)
Just_Getting_Started_(2017_film)
2008 studio album by Rick Ross
right?" Wilson McBee of Slant Magazine stated, "If Ross spouts myriad clunkers, his cadence is at least smooth and his voice cushiony, and so if it's
Trilla
December 2016. Golson, Jordan (26 August 2015). "Verizon's 'Hum' Turns Any Clunker Into a Connected Car". Wired. Retrieved 4 December 2016. Geier, Ben. "Verizon's
Hum_(system)
Bicycle type
and affordable alternative. They soon discovered that old balloon-tired "clunkers" (as they called them) could be had for $5.00 at a garage sale and would
Cruiser_bicycle
Car used by the Australian Prime Minister
fleet of limos[dead link] – The Australian, 6 August 2005 Julia Gillard's clunker limo has windows that won't wind down – News.com.au, 10 March 2013 Five
Prime_Ministerial_Limousine
93rd season in franchise history
Hurts’ disastrous performance leads to Eagles’ 3rd straight loss in MNF clunker, NJ.com, December 9, 2025 Instant analysis: Chargers outlast Eagles in
2025 Philadelphia Eagles season
2025_Philadelphia_Eagles_season
1997 studio album by Mason Jennings
work. A distinct sound and vocal style is evident, and there's not one clunker on this entire disc." "Nothing" - 3:02 "Butterfly" - 2:09 "California"
Mason_Jennings_(album)
2015. Fitzgerald, Toni (April 23, 2003). "Not bad showings for NBC's clunkers". Media Life Magazine. Archived from the original on September 30, 2007
List of Six Feet Under episodes
List_of_Six_Feet_Under_episodes
2009–2017 U.S. presidential administration
5 miles per US gallon (4.32 L/100 km). Obama also signed the "cash-for-clunkers" bill, which provided incentives to consumers to trade in older, less fuel-efficient
Presidency_of_Barack_Obama
American television variety show (1969–93 and 1996–97)
Junior Samples, as a used car salesman, would try to palm off a major "clunker" in a parody TV commercial, ending each sketch reminding viewers of the
Hee_Haw
1995 film directed by Wes Craven
that scary nor all that hilarious,” while Gene Siskel summed it up as a “clunker” despite Craven's experience. The supporting cast, especially Kadeem Hardison
Vampire_in_Brooklyn
Japanese manga series
member contributes a submarine, although the Japanese entry is an old clunker, the diesel sub 707 commanded by Captain Youhei Hayami. When the inaugural
Submarine_707
Hygroscopic chemical compound of variable Na2O/SiO2 ratio precursor of waterglass
dyeing". Retrieved March 22, 2010. Helliker, Kevin. "The Killer App for Clunkers Breathes Fresh Life Into 'Liquid Glass'" The Wall Street Journal, 4 August
Sodium_silicate
horrendously, painfully and thoroughly awful, it gives other cinematic clunkers like Ishtar and Howard the Duck a good name." Alan Jones in The Radio Times
List of 20th-century films considered the worst
List_of_20th-century_films_considered_the_worst
Topics referred to by the same term
C. Bailey Clunk, a character from the British cartoon series Robozuna Clunker (disambiguation) This disambiguation page lists articles associated with
Clunk
2010 single by Brad Paisley
'Ticks' did." Joe Heim of The Washington Post thought that "Water" was a "clunker" and "should have been subtracted" from the album. Allen Jacobs of Roughstock
Water_(Brad_Paisley_song)
very little room for any of them to travel comfortably, Alvin buys an old clunker of a bus, and after he, his brothers, and The Chipettes fix it up, they
List of Alvinnn!!! and the Chipmunks episodes
List_of_Alvinnn!!!_and_the_Chipmunks_episodes
Warner Bros. theatrical cartoon characters
ISBN 978-0-7603-4477-4. "Barina takes off like Road Runner". Classic and Clunker. March 2, 2019. Retrieved June 17, 2025. "The Last Warner Bros. Cartoons"
Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner
Wile_E._Coyote_and_the_Road_Runner
Japanese securities trading firm (1897-1999)
Dilemma for Disney : Films in Its Latest Financing Deal Have Mostly Been Clunkers". LA Times. pp. 1–2. Retrieved 19 July 2012. Statement by the Governor
Yamaichi_Securities
American historical drama television series (1972–1981)
1977 (1977-03-10) Ben becomes a used car salesman, smooth-talking customers to buy old clunkers, acting cocky, and making fun of Jim-Bob's jalopy. Melody Thomas Scott
List_of_The_Waltons_episodes
1989 American film
was released on video stating, "Bullock has only a small role in this clunker, and she's fine...but the production is too shabby-looking to approach
A Fool and His Money (1989 film)
A_Fool_and_His_Money_(1989_film)
1949 film by Irving Pichel
The Lost B Movies of Film Noir, "A top-notch cast is wasted in a total clunker. The film takes the award, however, for the movie with the shortest performance
Without_Honor_(1949_film)
American automobile salesman
animated television series Wait Till Your Father Gets Home, Stanley buys a clunker from a dishonest used car salesman based on Cal Worthington. In 1974, the
Cal_Worthington
1979 film by Bruce Bilson
as Mrs. Rose Rafferty / Blarney Stone Virginia Capers as Cleo Jackson / Clunker Herb Voland as Dr. Fulton, the Head of the Presbyterian Executive Committee
The_North_Avenue_Irregulars
Governor of Virginia from 2014 to 2018
Scott (November 5, 2021). "Analysis | McAuliffe's quote on schools was a clunker, but polls suggest parental backlash didn't swing the election". The Washington
Terry_McAuliffe
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English Scandinavian Norse Swedish
Strong counselor. Ancient personal name.
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British, English
From the Heath Cliff
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Hindu
One who has accomplished goal, Successful, A name of Lord Buddha, Achieved all wishes
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Indian
Female
French
French form of Latin Clarissa, CLARISSE means "fame."
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Hindu, Indian
To Grow
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Tamil
Humane
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Arabic
Handsame
Girl/Female
Afghan, African, Arabic, Japanese, Muslim, Swahili
Joyful; Predictor of Good News
Male
German
German form Hebrew Yehowyakiyn, JOCHEN means "God establishes."
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