punk
UK: pʌŋk | US: pʌŋk
n. 1. A loud, aggressive style of rock music characterized by rebellion and anti-establishment themes.
n. 2. A young person, often perceived as troublemaking or disrespectful.
n. 3. (Slang) A worthless or inexperienced person.
adj. Relating to punk culture or music.
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The word "punk" first appeared in late 16th-century English as slang for a prostitute or petty criminal, possibly derived from the obsolete word "punk" meaning "rotten wood" (symbolizing worthlessness). By the 20th century, it evolved to describe rebellious youth and later became synonymous with the abrasive rock subculture of the 1970s. Its meaning progression reflects societal associations of defiance and marginalization.
The punk band played with raw energy, shocking the conservative audience.
He dressed like a punk, with ripped jeans and spiked hair.
(Slang) "Don’t listen to him—he’s just a punk with no experience."
Punk fashion often includes leather jackets and safety pins.
The documentary explores how punk music challenged political norms.