punk
punkish
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a word derived from
punk.
Example Sentences
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But the punkish spirit of the young Furiosa — forced to sit in a cage like a sad pet — goes a long way to setting up our connection with the story.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2024
Yet not only is this a real scene in the French movie “Jumbo,” it’s also a gorgeous cinematic spectacle of grease, metal and skin, directed with punkish imagination by Zoé Wittock.
From New York Times ● Mar. 10, 2023
In the stop-motion animation world, “Wendell and Wild” also stands out for its bold, punkish Black protagonist.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 13, 2022
She started the show in a punkish take on a Catholic schoolgirl uniform before changing into a glittery prom dress that she complemented with a pair of wings that had been thrown onstage.
From Washington Post ● May 5, 2022
Though his hair had become thick, it was still uneven, so for the time being he had a punkish look.
From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer
