adj
punky
PUHNG-kee
Punky (adj) means having the style, attitude, or look associated with punk music and culture. Example: “She had a punky haircut with streaks of pink.”
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Having the style, attitude, or look associated with punk music and culture.
"She had a punky haircut with streaks of pink."
How to use punky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving a punk-rock style or attitude.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- punkier
- Superlative
- punkiest
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Rhymes for punky
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What does “punky” mean?
The word “punky” means having the style, attitude, or look associated with punk music and culture. In plain terms, having a punk-rock style or attitude.
How do you pronounce “punky”?
“Punky” is pronounced PUHNG-kee (/ˈpʌŋki/ in IPA).
How do you use “punky” in a sentence?
Here is “punky” used in a sentence: “She had a punky haircut with streaks of pink.”
What part of speech is “punky”?
“Punky” is an adjective.
