punk
Meaning
"Punk" refers to a subculture and musical genre that emerged in the 1970s, characterized by a rebellious attitude, distinctive fashion, and often politically charged lyrics.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "punk" with similar terms like "goth" or "emo," which refer to different subcultures.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
Saturday
afternoon
,
Sarah
sat
in
a
small
cafe
near
the
university
and
listened
to
punk
music
on
her
phone
.
Her
leather
jacket
and
bright
hair
showed
she
liked
a
bold
style
,
but
she
smiled
and
spoke
politely
to
the
server
.
People
sometimes
looked
surprised
by
her
appearance
,
yet
most
of
them
returned
to
their
own
conversations
without
comment
.
She
told
a
new
friend
that
punk
music
helped
her
relax
after
a
busy
week
of
classes
.
The
afternoon
felt
ordinary
and
friendly
as
they
talked
about
art
and
their
plans
for
the
summer
.
Common Phrases
punk music
punk rock
punk fashion
Related Words
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