Top synonyms for “punk”: bum, cheap, cheesy, chintzy, crummy, goon, hood, hoodlum, and 13 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)rock music with deliberately offensive lyrics expressing anger and social alienation; in part a reaction against progressive rock
- (noun)an aggressive and violent young criminal
- (noun)a teenager or young adult who is a performer (or enthusiast) of punk rock and a member of the punk youth subculture
- (noun)material for starting a fire
- (noun)substance that smolders when ignited; used to light fuses (especially fireworks)
- (adjective)of very poor quality; flimsy
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "punk"?
Common synonyms for "punk" include bum, cheap, cheesy, chintzy, crummy, goon. Our thesaurus lists 21 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "punk" mean?
rock music with deliberately offensive lyrics expressing anger and social alienation; in part a reaction against progressive rock
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