Meaning & Definition of Punk in English
English⟶
Punk
/pəŋk/
noun
1. An aggressive and violent young criminal
synonym:
- hood,
- hoodlum,
- goon,
- punk,
- thug,
- tough,
- toughie,
- strong-armer
2. Substance that smolders when ignited
- Used to light fuses (especially fireworks)
synonym:
- punk
3. Material for starting a fire
synonym:
- kindling,
- tinder,
- touchwood,
- spunk,
- punk
4. A teenager or young adult who is a performer (or enthusiast) of punk rock and a member of the punk youth subculture
synonym:
- punk rocker,
- punk
5. Rock music with deliberately offensive lyrics expressing anger and social alienation
- In part a reaction against progressive rock
synonym:
- punk rock,
- punk
adjective
1. Of very poor quality
- Flimsy
synonym:
- bum,
- cheap,
- cheesy,
- chintzy,
- crummy,
- punk,
- sleazy,
- tinny