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punk

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noun

  • A person used for sex, particularly:

  • A worthless person, particularly:

  • Short for punk rock, a genre known for short, loud, energetic songs with electric guitars and strong drums.

  • Short for punk rocker, a musician known for playing punk rock or a fan of the genre.

  • The larger nonconformist social movement associated with punk rock and its fans.


verb

  • To pimp.

  • To forcibly perform anal sex upon an unwilling partner.

    Example: Ricky punked his new cell-mates.
  • To prank.

    Example: I got expelled when I punked the principal.
  • (especially with "out") To give up or concede; to act like a wimp.

    Example: Jimmy was going to help me with the prank, but he punked (out) at the last minute.
  • (often with "out" or "up") To adapt or embellish in the style of the punk movement.


adjective

  • Worthless, contemptible, particularly

  • Of or concerning punk rock or its associated subculture.

    Example: You look very punk with your t-shirt, piercing, and chains.

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noun

  • Any material used as tinder for lighting fires, such as agaric, dried wood, or touchwood, but especially wood altered by certain fungi.

  • A utensil for lighting wicks or fuses (such as those of fireworks) resembling stick incense.