Punk: meaning, definitions and examples

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punk

 

[ pสŒล‹k ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

music subculture

A punk is a person who is part of a subculture associated with punk rock music and characterized by a rebellious attitude, DIY ethos, and distinctive fashion style.

Synonyms

anarchist, nonconformist, rebel

Examples of usage

  • Punks often have brightly colored hair and wear leather jackets and studded accessories.
  • She embraced the punk lifestyle by attending underground concerts and protesting social injustices.
  • The punk movement emerged in the 1970s as a response to the mainstream music industry and social norms.
  • Many punks express their anti-establishment beliefs through music, art, and activism.
  • Punk culture values individuality, creativity, and nonconformity.
Context #2 | Noun

prankster

A punk can also refer to a mischievous or deceitful person who plays pranks or tricks on others for amusement.

Synonyms

joker, mischief-maker, trickster

Examples of usage

  • He's a known punk who enjoys pulling practical jokes on his friends.
  • Don't trust him, he's always been a bit of a punk when it comes to pranks.
Context #3 | Verb

harm or damage

To punk someone means to harm, deceive, or play a trick on them, often in a playful or teasing manner.

Synonyms

deceive, hoax, trick

Examples of usage

  • They punked him by pretending to forget his birthday and then surprising him with a party.
  • Don't try to punk me with your fake stories, I know the truth.

Translations

Translations of the word "punk" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น punk

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเค‚เค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Punk

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ punk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะฝะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ punk

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒณใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท punk

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ punk

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท punk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŽ‘ํฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู†ูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ punk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ punk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ‹ๅ…‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ punk

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pรถnk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐะฝะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒœแƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ punk

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ punk

Etymology

The term 'punk' originated in the mid-16th century as a derogatory term for a prostitute or a young criminal. By the 1970s, it had evolved to describe a rebellious subculture associated with punk rock music. Punk culture emerged as a response to mainstream music and social norms, emphasizing individuality, DIY ethos, and anti-establishment beliefs. The punk movement had a significant impact on music, fashion, and activism, influencing generations of artists and rebels.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,940, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.