Definition of 'punk rock'
noun
a fast abrasive style of rock music of the late 1970s, characterized by aggressive or offensive lyrics and performance
Sometimes shortened to: punkCollins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers
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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
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punk rock in American English
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