What is "punk" in English? Definition and Explanations

Updated: 09-07-2026 by Wikilanguages.net
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What does punk mean in English? Meaning of punk definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "punk" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "punk": an aggressive and violent young criminal

Noun

  • Meaning: an aggressive and violent young criminal
  • Synonyms: goon hood hoodlum punk strong-armer thug tough toughie
  • Hyponyms: bully
  • Hypernyms: criminal crook felon malefactor outlaw
  • Meaning of "punk": of very poor quality; flimsy

    Adjective

  • Meaning: of very poor quality; flimsy
  • Synonyms: bum cheap cheesy chintzy crummy punk sleazy tinny
  • Similar: inferior
  • Meaning of "punk": substance that smolders when ignited; used to light fuses (especially fireworks)

    Noun

  • Meaning: substance that smolders when ignited; used to light fuses (especially fireworks)
  • Synonyms: punk
  • Hypernyms: igniter ignitor lighter
  • Meaning of "punk": material for starting a fire

    Noun

  • Meaning: material for starting a fire
  • Synonyms: kindling punk spunk tinder touchwood
  • Hypernyms: igniter ignitor lighter
  • Meaning of "punk": a teenager or young adult who is a performer (or enthusiast) of punk rock and a member of the punk youth subculture

    Noun

  • Meaning: a teenager or young adult who is a performer (or enthusiast) of punk rock and a member of the punk youth subculture
  • Synonyms: punk punk rocker
  • Hypernyms: adolescent stripling teen teenager
  • Meaning of "punk": rock music with deliberately offensive lyrics expressing anger and social alienation; in part a reaction against progressive rock

    Noun

  • Meaning: rock music with deliberately offensive lyrics expressing anger and social alienation; in part a reaction against progressive rock
  • Synonyms: punk punk rock
  • Hypernyms: rock rock 'n' roll rock and roll rock music rock'n'roll rock-and-roll
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