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Punk is defined as a young, rebellious person, or aggressive rock music that was popular in the 1970's and those who admire that style of music.

(noun)

A kid who hangs around on the street all day giving attitude and occasionally shoplifting or stealing wallets is an example of a punk.
A follower of aggressive 1970's rock music who wears his hair in a Mohawk and dyes it blue is an example of a punk.

See punk in Webster's New World College Dictionary

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noun

any substance, as decayed wood, that smolders when ignited, used as tinder; esp., a chemically treated fungous substance shaped into slender, fragile, light-brown sticks: the glowing tips are used to light fireworks, etc.

Origin: prob. var. of spunk

noun

Obsolete a prostitute
☆ Slang
1. catamite
2. a male homosexual
3. a young hoodlum
4. any person, esp. a youngster, regarded as inexperienced, insignificant, presumptuous, etc.
1. punk rock
2. a style, originating among fans of punk rock, characterized by motley clothes, oddly clipped hair, etc.

Origin: Early ModE slang < ?

adjective

☆ Slang poor or bad in condition, quality, etc.
of or having to do with punk rock or the style called punk

Related Forms:

punky adjective punkier, punkiest

See punk in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Slang
a. A young person, especially a member of a rebellious counterculture group.
b. An inexperienced young man.
Music
a. Punk rock.
b. A punk rocker.
a. Slang A young man who is the sexual partner of an older man.
b. Archaic A prostitute.