punk

10 ENTRIES FOUND:

1punk

noun \ˈpəŋk\

Definition of PUNK

1
archaic : prostitute
2
[probably partly from 3punk] : nonsense, foolishness
3
a : a young inexperienced person : beginner, novice; especially : a young man b : a usually petty gangster, hoodlum, or ruffian c slang : a young man used as a homosexual partner especially in a prison
4
a : punk rock b : a punk rock musician c : one who affects punk styles

Origin of PUNK

origin unknown
First Known Use: 1596

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