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punk

/pʌŋk/

noun

Meaning

  • A person used for sex, particularly:

  • A worthless person, particularly:

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

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

  • The larger nonconformist social movement associated with punk rock and its fans.

Synonyms

gunsel,
hoodlum,
hooligan,
trouble-maker

verb

Meaning

  • To pimp.

  • To forcibly perform anal sex upon an unwilling partner.

    "Ricky punked his new cell-mates."

  • To prank.

    "I got expelled when I punked the principal."

  • (especially with "out") To give up or concede; to act like a wimp.

    "Jimmy was going to help me with the prank, but he punked (out) at the last minute."

  • (often with "out" or "up") To adapt or embellish in the style of the punk movement.

Synonyms

hustle,
prostitute

adjective

Meaning

  • Worthless, contemptible, particularly

  • Of or concerning punk rock or its associated subculture.

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