What does PUNKS mean?

Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

1. A worthless person or group of people.
2. A young person who behaves in a rebellious way, especially one who is a fan of punk rock music.

Pronunciations

• US: /pəŋks/
• UK: /pʌŋks/

Origin and Usage

"Punks" originated from the 16th century word "punke," meaning prostitute or harlot. In the 20th century, it was used to describe a young person who behaves in a rebellious way, especially one who is a fan of punk rock music. Nowadays, it is often used to refer to a group of people who are considered worthless or undesirable.

Synonyms

• Delinquents
• Hooligans
• Troublemakers

Related Words

• Skunk
• Trunk
• Flunk
• Drunk
• Plunk

Example Sentences

1. He considered them punks who didn know how to work hard.
2. The punks at the concert were moshing and stage diving.