American English pronunciation
How to pronounce punk
IPA transcription: ['pʌŋk]
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Noun
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an aggressive and violent young criminal
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substance that smolders when ignited; used to light fuses (especially fireworks)
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material for starting a fire
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a teenager or young adult who is a performer (or enthusiast) of punk rock and a member of the punk youth subculture
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rock music with deliberately offensive lyrics expressing anger and social alienation; in part a reaction against progressive rock
Adjective
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of very poor quality; flimsy
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.