Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
punky
Adjective
/ˈpʌŋ.ki/
Definition
Having a soft, decayed, or mushy quality, especially in reference to wood or other material.
Examples
- The old tree had punky wood that crumbled at a touch.
- He didn’t want to use the punky boards for the construction.
- After years of neglect, the furniture was left in a punky condition.
Meaning
Punky refers to a state where something, often wood, is deteriorated and may break down easily due to decay.
Synonyms
- Decayed
- Mushy
- Rotten
- Softened
