Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

punk

Noun/Adjective
/pʌŋk/
Definition
A term used to describe a genre of music, a subculture, or a style of behavior often associated with rebellion.
Examples
  • She listens to punk music every day.
  • The punk scene in the city is vibrant and full of energy.
  • He dressed in punk fashion, with leather jackets and spiked hair.
Meaning
Punk refers to a cultural movement, music genre, and attitude that emerged in the 1970s, characterized by loud, aggressive music and a DIY ethic.
Synonyms
  • Rebel
  • Delinquent
  • Anarchist