a fast abrasive style of rock music of the late 1970s, characterized by aggressive or offensive lyrics and performance
Sometimes shortened to: punk
Derived forms
punk rocker
noun
punk rock in American English
a loud, fast style of rock music that originated in the late 1970s, characterized by deliberately offensive lyrics expressive of alienation and aggression, and, often, parodying mainstream popular music
Derived forms
punk rocker
Word origin
see , punk2 (sense 2) punk2 (sense 2c)
Examples of 'punk rock' in a sentence
punk rock
With its punk rock sound and humorous lyrics, the song was exactly what Kate needed to jump-start her day.
Isobel Bird CIRCLE OF THREE: BOOK 14: THE CHALLENGE BOX (2002)