punk Meaning and Definition

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

2. n. an aggressive and violent young criminal

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

4. n. material for starting a fire

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

6. s. of very poor quality; flimsy