punk
Translation
punk, hooligan, lout
Examples
She loves listening to punk rock.
She loves listening to punk rock.
Some punk stole my wallet.
Some punk stole my wallet.
Grammar Patterns
a punk a young troublemaker or hooligan He's just a young punk.
punk ((music/style)) a style of rock music Punk fashion was popular in the 80s.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hooligan, lout, delinquent
Etymology
The origin is uncertain, possibly from a term for rotten wood, which later came to mean something worthless, and then a young person.
Memory Tips
Picture a classic 'punk rocker' with a mohawk hairstyle. This image connects to both the music genre and the rebellious attitude.