A loud, fast-moving, and aggressive form of rock music, popular in the late 1970s. The band played a mix of punk and alternative rock at the concert.
A person who is part of the punk subculture, often characterized by distinctive clothing, hairstyles, and attitudes. The punks gathered at the club, each sporting unique hairstyles and leather jackets.
A young, inexperienced person, often regarded with contempt or as a troublemaker. The old man dismissed the teenager as just another punk causing trouble in the neighborhood.
A dry, spongy substance that smolders when ignited, used for lighting fireworks or as tinder. He used a piece of punk to light the firework safely from a distance.