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punk

UK/ˈpʌŋk/ US/ˈpʰʌŋk/ common slang us
noun (5) adjective (1)

noun

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2.

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

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4.

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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5.

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

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Origin

Uncertain. Possibly from punk (“rotten wood dust used as tinder”), attested since 1678, to anything worthless (attested since 1869) and then to any undesirable person (since 1908). The relatively tame 21st century usage of punk (“prank”, verb) was popularized by the American television show Punk'd (2003).

Phrases

  • art punk
  • bindle punk
  • Celtic punk
  • country punk
  • crust punk
  • egg punk
  • folk punk
  • garage punk

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