punk rock

noun

1. a type of rock-'n'-roll, reaching its peak in the late 1970s and characterized by loud, insistent music and abusive or violent protest lyrics, and whose performers and followers are distinguished by extremes of dress and socially defiant behavior.

punk rock

noun

1. Sometimes shortened to: punk. a fast abrasive style of rock music of the late 1970s, characterized by aggressive or offensive lyrics and performance

Other Word Forms

• punk rocker noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of punk rock¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

Each of the festival’s three stages was curated to reflect Kristal’s evolving vision for his infamous patch of punk rock paradise.

From Los Angeles Times

David Corenswet’s Clark Kent isn’t merely invulnerable; he’s also unyielding in his view that in an era defined by corporate cruelty, being nice is true punk rock.

From Salon

And it is in keeping with their principles of activism, which are creative, tech-savvy, a touch punk rock and deeply nontraditional.

From Los Angeles Times

“We bonded under the flag of punk rock,” added Bag.

From Los Angeles Times

The inclusion of this material and how Golden utilizes it — with generosity and great openness — is a great equalizer, within the spirit of DIY, punk rock, equality and everything within The Raincoats’ worldview.

From Salon