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PUNK

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 13 meanings of the word Punk.

How to pronounce punk:

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Punk - as a noun

An aggressive and violent young criminal

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
goonhoodhoodlumstrong-armertoughtoughie
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
criminalcrookfelonmalefactoroutlaw
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Substance that smolders when ignited; used to light fuses (especially fireworks)

Material for starting a fire

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
kindlingtindertouchwood

A teenager or young adult who is a performer (or enthusiast) of punk rock and a member of the punk youth subculture

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
punk rocker
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adolescentstriplingteenteenager
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
punk rock

Punk - as an adjective satellite

Of very poor quality; flimsy

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cheapcheesychintzycrummytinny

Punk - as a verb

To pimp.

To forcibly perform anal sex upon an unwilling partner.

Example: "Ricky punked his new cell-mates."

To prank.

Example: "I got expelled when i punked the principal."

(especially with "out") to give up or concede; to act like a wimp.

Example: "Jimmy was going to help me with the prank, but he punked (out) at the last minute."

(often with "out" or "up") to adapt or embellish in the style of the punk movement.

Punk - as an adjective

Worthless, contemptible, particularly

Of or concerning punk rock or its associated subculture.

Example: "You look very punk with your t-shirt, piercing, and chains."

Example Sentences

"She dressed up as a punk for Halloween."
"He is a fan of punk rock music."
"The punk stole my wallet."
"She has a punk hairstyle with brightly colored spikes."
"The punk attitude of the band can be seen in their music and lyrics."
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Word Game Points

Is PUNK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, punk is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PUNK has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is PUNK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, punk is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PUNK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is PUNK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, punk is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PUNK has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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