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    a combining form extracted from cyberpunk used to denote a rebellious, alternative genre or aesthetic in speculative fiction, art, fashion, etc., and added to a word that names its distinctive theme, often a form of technology.
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punk

1 American  
[puhngk] / pʌŋk /

noun

  1. Slang.

    1. something or someone worthless or unimportant.

    2. a young ruffian; hoodlum.

    3. an inexperienced youth.

    4. a young male partner of a gay man.

    5. an apprentice, especially in the building trades.

    6. Prison Slang. a passive or submissive male inmate, especially one who is used for sex by another male inmate.

  2. punk rock.

  3. a style or movement characterized by the adoption of aggressively unconventional and often bizarre or shocking clothing, hairstyles, makeup, etc., and the defiance of social norms of behavior, usually associated with punk rock musicians and fans.

  4. a punker.

  5. Archaic. a prostitute.

adjective

  1. Informal. poor in quality or condition.

  2. of, relating to, or characteristic of punk rock.

    a punk band.

  3. pertaining to, characteristic of, or adopting punk styles.

    punk youths; punk hairstyles in various colors.
punk 2 American  
[puhngk] / pʌŋk /

noun

  1. any prepared substance, usually in stick form, that will smolder and can be used to light fireworks, fuses, etc.

  2. dry, decayed wood that can be used as tinder.

  3. conk.

  4. a spongy substance derived from fungi; amadou; touchwood.