punk

noun
UK: /pʌŋk/
US: /pʌŋk/

  1. A young person who is rude and causes trouble.

    1. That punk stole my bike yesterday afternoon near the park. [ ] [ ]
    2. The group of punks vandalized the shop, causing significant damage to the property. [ ] [ ]

  2. A style or subculture characterized by rebellious attitudes, loud music, and unconventional clothing.

    1. He likes punk and listens to rock music all day long. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her style is definitely punk, with ripped jeans and a studded jacket. [ ] [ ]

  3. A worthless person.

    1. Don't be a punk and stand up for yourself sometimes. [ ] [ ]
    2. He is nothing but a punk, always taking advantage of others, that is really terrible. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

thug hooligan rebel rowdy
punk verb

  1. To behave in a rude and aggressive way.

    1. Don't punk me; I did nothing wrong ever in my life. [ ] [ ]
    2. He tried to punk the security guard, but it didn't work, so he ran away. [ ] [ ]
punk adjective

  1. Relating to punk rock music or the punk subculture.

    1. I like punk bands because of their sound. [ ] [ ]
    2. The punk scene was really vibrant in the late 1970s in London. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "punk" in English means: A young person who is rude and causes trouble., A style or subculture characterized by rebellious attitudes, loud music, and unconventional clothing., A worthless person..

The phonetic transcription of "punk" is /pʌŋk/ in British English and /pʌŋk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "punk": thug, hooligan, rebel, rowdy.

Example usage of "punk": "That punk stole my bike yesterday afternoon near the park.". More examples on the page.