punk meaning and definition

PUNK noun

Definition of punk (noun)

1. an aggressive and violent young criminal
   • synonyms: goon, hood, hoodlum, strong-armer, thug, tough, toughie
2. substance that smolders when ignited; used to light fuses (especially fireworks)
3. material for starting a fire
   • synonyms: kindling, spunk, tinder, touchwood
4. a teenager or young adult who is a performer (or enthusiast) of punk rock and a member of the punk youth subculture
   • synonyms: punk rocker
5. rock music with deliberately offensive lyrics expressing anger and social alienation; in part a reaction against progressive rock
   • synonyms: punk rock

PUNK adjective

Definition of punk (adjective)

1. of very poor quality; flimsy
   • synonyms: bum, cheap, cheesy, chintzy, crummy, sleazy, tinny