DictBridge Dictionary

punk Definition and Meaning in English (punk definition)

noun
Synonyms:delinquenthoodlumhooligan
Quick Answer • Definition

Punk definition: A punk is a young person, often seen as rebellious or delinquent, sometimes involved in petty crime.

Definitions of Punk

  1. 1noun(informal)

    A punk is a young person, often seen as rebellious or delinquent, sometimes involved in petty crime.

  2. 2noun

    Punk also refers to a genre of rock music and a subculture known for its rebellious attitude and distinctive fashion.

  3. 3adjective

    Describing something associated with the punk rock music genre or its subculture, often characterized by anti-establishment views.

Example Sentences

casual

“The old man warned the young punk to stay off his property.”

casual

“She loved the raw energy of punk music from the 70s.”

informal

“Don't be a punk, stand up for yourself!”

Synonyms

Antonyms

law-abiding citizenrespectable person

Explore Vocabulary by Topic

Popular Topics
All 45+ Topics
Business & FinanceCommon AnimalsBasic FoodsDaily Actions (Verbs)ClothingCommon BirdsView All Topics (45+)

Inflected Word Forms

nounpunk rock
agent nounpunker
adjectivepunky
adjectivepunkish

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

punk rockcollocation

A genre of rock music characterized by a fast, hard-edged melody and lyrics expressing social or political discontent.

punk outphrasal_verb

To back out of something due to fear or lack of courage; to chicken out.

Frequently Asked Questions: Punk in English

What is the meaning of Punk in English?▼
Punk definition: A punk is a young person, often seen as rebellious or delinquent, sometimes involved in petty crime.
How do you translate 'Punk' to English?▼
'Punk' translates to 'punk' in English. Punk definition: A punk is a young person, often seen as rebellious or delinquent, sometimes involved in petty crime.
How do you pronounce 'Punk' and 'punk'?▼
Listen to clear English audio pronunciation of 'Punk' and native English audio speech for 'punk' with bilingual sentence examples on DictBridge.

Related Vocabulary in English

All Words →

Explore contextually related English vocabulary with verified English meanings, pronunciations, and sentence usages:

paidpaidparentsparentspartpartpartypartypeoplepeopleperfectperfectperhapsperhapspersonpersonpersonalpersonalphonephonepickedpickedpicturepicture