punky

[ puhng-kee ]

/ ˈpʌŋ ki /

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adjective, punk·i·er, punk·i·est.

of, like, or pertaining to spongy punk.

burning very slowly, as a fire.

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Origin of punky

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75; punk¹ + -y¹

OTHER WORDS FROM punky

punk·i·ness, noun

Words nearby punky

punkah, punker, punkie, punkin, punk rock, punky, punner, punnet, punny, punster, punt

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punky²

[ puhng-kee ]

/ ˈpʌŋ ki /

adjective, punk·i·er, punk·i·est.

Slang. of or like punks or hoodlums.

of, relating to, or characteristic of punk rock, its performers, or its devotees.

Origin of punky

punk² + -y¹

OTHER WORDS FROM punky

punk·i·ness, noun

How to use punky in a sentence

He was just tickled and amused by the situation, punky and very funny.
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“I was the dirty kid, so of course I loved Punky, who was totally OK with herself,” Munn said.
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"To a certain extent, though I suppose your cowboys will think us pretty punky at it," answered Jerry.
The Outdoor Chums After Big Game|Captain Quincy Allen
Apparently Punky did, for he muttered, "Aw right," and flecked the ash from his cigar.
Ann Arbor Tales|Karl Edwin Harriman

All the other meals were satisfactory, though an occasional one was punky.
An American Hobo in Europe|Ben Goodkind
As a rule the bean was large and punky, of a dark brown or dingy color, and its flavor was described as muddy.
All About Coffee|William H. Ukers
The first ledge would roll her bottom up, beating in her punky breast at the same time.
The Skipper and the Skipped|Holman Day

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