Definition of Punk

1. Noun. An aggressive and violent young criminal.

Exact synonyms: Goon, Hood, Hoodlum, Strong-armer, Thug, Tough, Toughie
Specialized synonyms: Bully
Generic synonyms: Criminal, Crook, Felon, Malefactor, Outlaw
Derivative terms: Strong-arm, Strong-arm

2. Adjective. Of very poor quality; flimsy.
Exact synonyms: Bum, Cheap, Cheesy, Chintzy, Crummy, Sleazy, Tinny
Language type: Colloquialism
Similar to: Inferior
Derivative terms: Bum, Cheapness, Sleaze, Sleaziness

3. Noun. Substance that smolders when ignited; used to light fuses (especially fireworks).
Generic synonyms: Igniter, Ignitor, Lighter

4. Noun. Material for starting a fire.
Exact synonyms: Kindling, Spunk, Tinder, Touchwood
Generic synonyms: Igniter, Ignitor, Lighter
Derivative terms: Kindle

5. Noun. A teenager or young adult who is a performer (or enthusiast) of punk rock and a member of the punk youth subculture.
Exact synonyms: Punk Rocker
Group relationships: Punks
Generic synonyms: Adolescent, Stripling, Teen, Teenager

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

Definition of Punk

1. n. Wood so decayed as to be dry, crumbly, and useful for tinder; touchwood.

Definition of Punk

1. Noun. Any material used as tinder for lighting fires, such as agaric, dried wood, or touchwood.[ especially wood altered by certain fungi. ¹

2. Noun. A utensil for lighting wicks or fuses (such as those of fireworks) resembling stick incense. ¹

3. Noun. (obsolete countable) A prostitute; courtezan. ¹

4. Noun. (context: 19th century rare) The bottom in a male-male sexual relationship; a catamite. ¹

5. Noun. (US prison slang) A male used for sex by larger or stronger inmates, a pussyboy ¹

6. Noun. A social and musical movement rooted in rebelling against the established order. ¹

7. Noun. The music of the punk movement, known for short songs with electric guitars, strong drums, and a direct, unproduced approach. ¹

8. Noun. (countable sometimes as informal plural punx) A person subscribing to the movement, a punk rocker. ¹

9. Noun. A worthless person. ¹

10. Noun. A juvenile delinquent, young petty criminal or trouble-maker. ¹

11. Adjective. Of, or resembling the punk subculture ¹

12. Verb. (''17th century'') To pimp. ¹

13. Verb. To forcibly perform anal sex upon an unwilling partner. ¹

14. Verb. To prank. ¹

15. Verb. To give up or concede; to act like a wimp. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Punk

1. of inferior quality [adj PUNKER, PUNKEST] / dry, decayed wood used as tinder [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Punk

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