Understanding the meaning of punk

punk

/pəŋk/

noun
rock music with deliberately offensive lyrics expressing anger and social alienation; in part a reaction against progressive rock
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punk rock

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rock-and-roll rock rock'n'roll rock 'n' roll rock and roll rock music
noun
a teenager or young adult who is a performer (or enthusiast) of punk rock and a member of the punk youth subculture
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punk rocker

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adolescent stripling teen teenager
noun
material for starting a fire
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kindling spunk tinder touchwood

type of:
ignitor igniter lighter
noun
an aggressive and violent young criminal
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goon hood hoodlum strong-armer thug tough toughie

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malefactor outlaw criminal crook felon
adjective
of very poor quality; flimsy
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bum cheap cheesy chintzy crummy sleazy tinny inferior
noun
substance that smolders when ignited; used to light fuses (especially fireworks)
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lighter ignitor igniter

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