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    punk
    /pʌŋk/

    noun

    • 1. a loud, fast-moving, and aggressive form of rock music, popular in the late 1970s: "punk had turned pop music and its attendant culture on its head"
    • 2. a worthless person (often used as a general term of abuse): informal North American "you think any of these punks they got fighting today could stand up to Joe Louis?"

    adjective

    • 1. relating to punk rock and its associated subculture: "a punk band"

    verb

    • 1. trick or deceive: informal US "the Associated Press got punked with a fake tweet"

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    a type of fast, loud, often offensive music that was originally popular among young people in the late 1970s : He likes to listen to a lot of punk and new wave. The Clash and the Sex Pistols are among the punk acts who hit it big in the 1970s. Synonym.

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    Learn the various meanings and uses of the word punk, from a petty gangster to a style of music and fashion. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related words for punk.

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    Jun 25, 2024 · Punk is a form of rock music that emerged in the 1970s as a rebellious and politicized movement. Learn about its origins, styles, influences, and legacy from Britannica's experts.

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    punk. 1. / pʌŋk / noun. a youth movement of the late 1970s, characterized by anti-Establishment slogans and outrageous clothes and hairstyles. an adherent of punk.

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    Punk is a type of loud and aggressive rock music popular in the late 1970s and early 1980s. It is also a term for a person who likes this music and dresses or behaves in a certain way.

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    Learn the various meanings and uses of the word punk, from rock music and style to slang and fireworks. Compare different dictionaries and examples of punk in sentences.

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    Punk has multiple meanings as a noun and an adjective, ranging from a prostitute to a rebellious subculture. Learn the origin, history and examples of punk in different contexts and registers.