punk
Pronunciation: [pʌŋk]
Context: "music"
(noun) a style of music that is loud and fast, often with rebellious lyrics. Punk music is all about being different and sometimes goes against the rules.
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The band played a fantastic punk song at the concert last night.
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I didn't enjoy the punk music at all; it was too loud for my taste.
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Do you like punk music or do you prefer something softer?
Context: "subculture"
(noun) a group of people who have a specific style, often dressing in a unique way and following punk music. They express their feelings about society through their appearance and actions.
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She joined a local punk community where everyone shares similar interests.
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He felt out of place at the party; it was full of punk kids who didn't understand him.
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What do you think makes punk culture so different from other groups?
Context: "style"
(adjective) something that is related to or inspired by punk music and its style. This can include fashion, art, and attitudes that are loud or rebellious.
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She wore a punk outfit with colorful hair and lots of cool accessories.
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His clothes were not punk at all; they looked very ordinary.
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What does a punk style look like?
Context: "insult"
(noun) a way to call someone weak or silly in a disrespectful manner, often used in a joking or teasing way.
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He called his friend a punk in a lighthearted way when they were joking around.
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It's not nice to call someone a punk just because they are different.
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Why did he call that player a punk during the game?
Context: "slang"
(verb) to deceive or trick someone, often in a playful or joking way. It's like pretending something is true when it's not.
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She punked her brother by telling him a funny story that wasn't true.
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He didn't like it when his friends punked him; it made him feel embarrassed.
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Did you really punk your friend with that prank?