American English pronunciation

How to pronounce punk

IPA transcription: ['pʌŋk]

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Noun

  • an aggressive and violent young criminal

  • substance that smolders when ignited; used to light fuses (especially fireworks)

  • material for starting a fire

  • a teenager or young adult who is a performer (or enthusiast) of punk rock and a member of the punk youth subculture

  • rock music with deliberately offensive lyrics expressing anger and social alienation; in part a reaction against progressive rock

Adjective

Usage examples

  • He played a major role in the early days of punk rock in Belgium.
  • The song is performed in a punk rock and surf rock style.
  • He was one of the most respected musicians in the modern punk scene.
  • The recording features Deke Dickerson, a veteran punk, surf rock, and rockabilly guitar player.
  • The band spearheaded the first wave of punk rock.
  • The perl script was written by well known cryptographer and cypherpunk, Ian Goldberg.
  • They were playing ping-pong to the rhythm of punk rock.
  • Punk was never my type of music.
  • Rocko's goal in every level is to keep Spunky safe from danger.
  • "Locust Abortion Technician" harnesses aspects of punk, heavy metal, and psychedelia.