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punk

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4 characters
English (US)
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punk

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Because it is a word with a single syllable, punk is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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Definitions ofpunk

1noun
  • 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.
1verb
  • To pimp.
  • To forcibly perform anal sex upon an unwilling partner.

    Example: "Ricky punked his new cell-mates."

  • To prank.

    Example: "I got expelled when I punked the principal."

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

    Example: "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.
1adjective
  • Worthless, contemptible, particularly
  • Of or concerning punk rock or its associated subculture.

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

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