English Explanatory Dictionary

punky

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or pertaining to punk (touchwood); rotted or soft.
  2. Of or pertaining to the punk subculture.
noun
  1. Alternative spelling of punkie (“small two-winged fly or midge; lantern similar to a jack-o'-lantern”).
noun
  1. Alternative spelling of punkie (“pumpkinseed fish”).

Pronunciation

/ˈpʌŋki/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-punkie.wav /ˈpəŋ-/

Word forms

punky punkier punkiest punkies

Etymology

From punk + -y.

Synonyms

punkish punklike

Derived words

punkily punkiness
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