1. plural of punk: young people who are part of a rebellious subculture, especially associated with punk rock music and distinctive fashion
Usage: informal
2. plural of punk: young troublemakers or delinquents
Usage: informal; sometimes derogatory
3. plural of punk: pieces of dry, decayed wood used as tinder
Usage: archaic

Examples

• The punks gathered at the underground music venue for the concert.
• Those punks were causing trouble in the neighborhood again.
• The punk rock scene attracted many young punks in the 1970s.
• Security had to deal with a group of punks vandalizing property.
• The old-timer collected dry punks to start his campfire.
• She admired the creativity of the punks’ colorful mohawks and safety pin accessories.