punk rock
noun
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.
Nearby words
Origin of punk rock
First recorded in 1970–75
Also called punk.
Related forms
punk rocker, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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Examples from the Web for punk rock
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British Dictionary definitions for punk rock
punk rock
noun
a fast abrasive style of rock music of the late 1970s, characterized by aggressive or offensive lyrics and performanceSometimes shortened to: punk
Derived Forms
punk rocker, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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