Meaning & use
punk
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A loud, rebellious style of rock music and its associated fashion and attitude, or informally, a young troublemaker.
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The band's sound was heavily influenced by 1970s punk.
The shopkeeper accused the local punk of shoplifting.
A note on using this word
Can describe a music genre and subculture neutrally, or be used as a mildly disparaging term for a disrespectful young person, depending on context.
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