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punk

/pʌŋk/
Meanings
  • noun

    A cultural movement that originated in the mid-1970s, characterized by its rejection of mainstream values and a do-it-yourself ethos.

    - "The punk scene in New York City was known for its rebellious attitude and DIY ethos."
    - "Punk music emerged from the ashes of disco and glam rock in the late 1970s."
  • noun

    A style of music that originated from punk culture, characterized by its raw, energetic sound and rebellious lyrics.

    - "The punk rock scene in the 1980s was dominated by bands like the Sex Pistols and the Ramones."
    - "I used to listen to punk music in my teenage years, but I've grown out of it now."
Pronunciation
  1. /pəŋk/



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  2. /pəŋk/



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Synonyms

gunsel , hoodlum , hooligan , trouble-maker , hustle , prostitute
Rhymes
Words rhyming with punk
junk , hunk , sunk , munk , lunk , drunk
Variants
List of all variants of punk that leads to same result
punk , punks , punker , punkest , punkish , punkier , punkiest , punkiness , punkinesses , punky , punk rock , punk rocker , punk rocks
Etymology
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Derived from the word 'punka' meaning 'clumsy' in Hindi, the term punk took on new meanings in the context of the counterculture movement in the late 1970s.

Trivia
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  1. The first punk single was 'Catch Us If You Can' by the Damned, released in the UK in 1976.

  2. The term punk was originally used as a derogatory term for young people who dressed unconventionally in the 1950s and 1960s.

  3. Punk rock was influenced by earlier genres such as rock and roll, garage rock, and surf music.

Related Concepts
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  1. counterculture: A social movement that rejects the dominant values and norms of society.

  2. DIY (Do-It-Yourself): A philosophy that emphasizes self-sufficiency and independence.

Culture
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Punk culture has had a significant impact on music, fashion, and art, with punk music influencing genres such as hardcore, grunge, and emo. Punk fashion, characterized by torn jeans, leather jackets, and band t-shirts, has become a staple of youth culture. Punk art, such as graffiti and punk rock album covers, has also gained widespread recognition.

How to Memorize "punk"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a mosh pit at a punk concert, with people jumping and moshing to the music.
    - Visualize the iconic punk rock logo, which often features a skull and crossbones.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word punk with rebellion and nonconformity.
    - Think of the punk rock scene as a counterculture movement that rejected the mainstream values of the time.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'PUNK' to remember the key characteristics of punk culture: 'P' for rebellion, 'U' for underground, 'N' for nonconformity, and 'K' for DIY ethos.

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