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punk rock Definition

punk rock

noun

a loud, fast style of rock music that originated in the late 1970s, characterized by deliberately offensive lyrics expressive of alienation and aggression, and, often, parodying mainstream popular music

Etymology: see punk,

punk rock Related Forms
punk rocker noun
punk rock Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • band: Reading the cover notes I spy a thank you to The Sense, one of Hull's finest solid punk rock bands.
  • show: I was 14 when I saw my first punk rock show.
  • roll: All four tracks show a surprising maturity of song writing; catchy and clever punk rock 'n' roll and full of great riffs.

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