punk
punkish
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a word derived from
punk.
Example Sentences
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“On show days, I drink hot water to keep my voice lubed,” says the 48-year-old Papa Roach frontman, his hair swept up in a punkish do.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2025
In the case of “Chornobyldorf,” this takes the form of revived yet still-distant memories of Baroque opera and polyphonic chant, shot through with eruptions of blastingly amplified punkish rage.
From New York Times ● Jan. 14, 2024
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
