punk rock

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

Origin: see punk,

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noun
A form of hard-driving rock 'n' roll originating in the 1970s, characterized by harsh lyrics attacking conventional society and popular culture, and often expressing alienation and anger.

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