punk
punk1 definition
☆ punk (puŋk)
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.
Etymology: prob. var. of spunk
punk2 definition
punk (puŋk)
noun
- Obsolete a prostitute
- ☆ Slang
- catamite
- a male homosexual
- a young hoodlum
- any person, esp. a youngster, regarded as inexperienced, insignificant, presumptuous, etc.
- punk rock
- a style, originating among fans of punk rock, characterized by motley clothes, oddly clipped hair, etc.
Etymology: 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
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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