punk (n.)

  1. an aggressive and violent young criminal

    [ Syn: hood , hoodlum , goon , thug , tough , toughie , strong-armer ]

  2. substance that smolders when ignited; used to light fuses (especially fireworks)

  3. material for starting a fire

    [ Syn: kindling , tinder , touchwood , spunk ]

  4. a teenager or young adult who is a performer (or enthusiast) of punk rock and a member of the punk youth subculture

    [ Syn: punk rocker ]

  5. rock music with deliberately offensive lyrics expressing anger and social alienation; in part a reaction against progressive rock

    [ Syn: punk rock ]

    punk (adj.)

  1. of very poor quality; flimsy

    [ Syn: bum , cheap , cheesy , chintzy , crummy , sleazy , tinny ]

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