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Meaning ofpunkin English

punk

us//pʊŋk//uk//pʌŋk//

Pluralpunks

Definitions

Adjective
1. relating to punk rock; its subculture
Noun
1. a genre of loud, energetic music (with electric guitars)
2. a punk rock musician or fan
  The punk band performed at the local music venue.
3. a nonconformist movement; related to punk rock
  The punk movement emerged in the late 1970s as a reaction to mainstream culture.
4. tinder material (e.g. agaric, wood) for fires
  The camper used dry punk to start the campfire.
5. a utensil for lighting wicks or fuses
  The pyrotechnician used a punk to light the fuse of the firework.
6. a person used for sex; exploited
  The social worker helped the young punk who was being exploited by his employer.
7. a boy used by an older man (homosexual partner)
  The organization supported the punk who was a victim of human trafficking.
8. a passive or effeminate male (LGBT context)
  The gay man's partner was often referred to as his punk in their social circle.
9. a young companion; typically in a same-sex relationship
  The couple's punk was very affectionate and caring.
10. a derogatory term for a male homosexual
  The derogatory term punk was often used to offend the gay man.
11. a man coerced into a relationship (in prison)
  The inmate was forced to become a punk by the other prisoners.
12. a petty or juvenile criminal
  The police officer dealt with a punk who had been involved in several minor thefts.
13. a weak or timid person; lacking courage
  The new employee was seen as a punk because he lacked confidence in his work.
14. an inexperienced or unskilled individual
  The young punk struggled to learn the basics of playing the guitar.
15. a young, untrained animal or worker
  The farmer hired a punk to help with the harvest.

Compounds / Phrases

steampunk hunky punk cowpunk postpunk skatepunk