Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: punk
IPA transcription: [p'ʌŋk]
adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: bum, cheap, cheesy, chintzy, crummy, punk, sleazy, tinny
    Meaning: of very poor quality; flimsy
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: hood, hoodlum, goon, punk, thug, tough, toughie, strong-armer
    Meaning: an aggressive and violent young criminal
Usage examples
  • Punk and silk and charcoal.
  • So saying, he drew out a small skin wallet, which contained his tinder of "punk," along with his flint and steel; and, after carefully stowing away the scrap of paper, he returned the sack to his pocket.