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Meaning of punk

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punk

Pronunciation:/pʌŋk//pəŋk/

noun

Definitions

  1. A person used for sex, particularly:

  2. A worthless person, particularly:

  3. Short for punk rock, a genre known for short, loud, energetic songs with electric guitars and strong drums.

  4. Short for punk rocker, a musician known for playing punk rock or a fan of the genre.

verb

Definitions

  1. To pimp.

  2. To forcibly perform anal sex upon an unwilling partner.

    Example: Ricky punked his new cell-mates.

  3. To prank.

    Example: I got expelled when I punked the principal.

  4. (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.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Worthless, contemptible, particularly

  2. Of or concerning punk rock or its associated subculture.

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

punk

Pronunciation:/pʌŋk//pəŋk/

noun

Definitions

  1. Any material used as tinder for lighting fires, such as agaric, dried wood, or touchwood, but especially wood altered by certain fungi.

  2. A utensil for lighting wicks or fuses (such as those of fireworks) resembling stick incense.