Punk Definition & Meaning
punk
- adjective
- of very poor quality; flimsy
- noun
- an aggressive and violent young criminal
- substance that smolders when ignited; used to light fuses (especially fireworks)
- material for starting a fire
- a teenager or young adult who is a performer (or enthusiast) of punk rock and a member of the punk youth subculture
- rock music with deliberately offensive lyrics expressing anger and social alienation; in part a reaction against progressive rock
"Punk" in song lyrics
See how punk is used in real songs:
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"As long as that proved young K wasn't a punk"
2nd II None — Y? -
"You can't even get a whiff of the funk, punk"
3rd Eye f/ Lord Finesse, Nine, Top Quality, Zone 7 — Troopers Reprezent -
"You can do the same, but you're scared of the game, punk"
415 — 41Fivin
Words that rhyme with punk
Usage tips for "punk"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "punk" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for punk to find words that pair well.
Use "punk" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does punk mean?
- of very poor quality; flimsy an aggressive and violent young criminal substance that smolders when ignited; used to light fuses (especially fireworks) material for starting a fire a teenager or young adult who is a performer (or enthusiast) of punk rock and a member of the punk youth subculture rock music with deliberately offensive lyrics expressing anger and social alienation; in part a reaction against progressive rock
- What part of speech is punk?
- Punk is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does punk have?
- Punk has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).