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Punk Rock Music Young Person Noticeable Unconventional Noun

word punk
definition
noun
Punk or punk rock is rock music that is played in a fast, loud, and aggressive way and is often a protest against conventional attitudes and behaviour . Punk rock was particularly popular in the late 1970s.
I was never really into punk.
...a punk rock band.
A punk or a punk rocker is a young person who likes punk music and dresses in a very noticeable and unconventional way, for example by having brightly coloured hair and wearing metal chains .
A punk is a young person who behaves in a rude, aggressive, or violent way.
He is fast getting a reputation as a young punk.
adjective
Punk clothes or styles are associated with punk music and are very noticeable and unconventional .
...a punk hairdo.
inflections punks
cefr-level B2

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