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punk

/pˈʌŋk/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

noun

  1. an aggressive and violent young criminal
  2. substance that smolders when ignited; used to light fuses (especially fireworks)
  3. material for starting a fire
  4. a teenager or young adult who is a performer (or enthusiast) of punk rock and a member of the punk youth subculture
  5. rock music with deliberately offensive lyrics expressing anger and social alienation; in part a reaction against progressive rock

adjective

  1. of very poor quality; flimsy

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