1. the quality or state of being punky; having a soft, spongy, or decayed texture
Usage: informal
2. the quality of being small, weak, or inferior
Usage: informal

Examples

• The punkiness of the old wood made it unsuitable for construction.
• She complained about the punkiness of the apples at the market.
• The tree’s punkiness was evident from its rotting trunk.
• Despite his small size, he refused to let his punkiness define him.
• The punkiness of the material became apparent when it crumbled in her hands.
• The carpenter rejected the lumber due to its obvious punkiness.