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; punk² + -y¹

punk·i·ness, noun

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.

punk·i·ness, noun

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.
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Apparently Punky did, for he muttered, "Aw right," and flecked the ash from his cigar.
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All the other meals were satisfactory, though an occasional one was punky.
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As a rule the bean was large and punky, of a dark brown or dingy color, and its flavor was described as muddy.
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The first ledge would roll her bottom up, beating in her punky breast at the same time.
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