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The correct spelling is punk.

How to pronounce punk

/pʌŋk/
noun

IPA: /pʌŋk/

Say it like: Pun-k

The correct spelling is punk. A person used for sex, particularly: For example: "Ricky punked his new cell-mates."

Usage Examples

Ricky punked his new cell-mates.

I got expelled when I punked the principal.

Jimmy was going to help me with the prank, but he punked (out) at the last minute.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A person used for sex, particularly:
  2. 2.A worthless person, particularly:
  3. 3.Short for punk rock, a genre known for short, loud, energetic songs with electric guitars and strong drums.
  4. 4.Short for punk rocker, a musician known for playing punk rock or a fan of the genre.
  5. 5.The larger nonconformist social movement associated with punk rock and its fans.

verb

  1. 1.To pimp.
  2. 2.To forcibly perform anal sex upon an unwilling partner.
  3. 3.To prank.
  4. 4.(especially with "out") To give up or concede; to act like a wimp.
  5. 5.(often with "out" or "up") To adapt or embellish in the style of the punk movement.

adjective

  1. 1.Worthless, contemptible, particularly
  2. 2.Of or concerning punk rock or its associated subculture.

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