A genre of music beginning in the mid 70s, with roots in NYC (the Ramones) and England (the Clash, Sex Pistols). The music is generally fast with an emphasis on the bass, and the lyrics are generally leftist.
It went through a revival in the mid 80s, with a new emphasis on melodies, rather than rhythms.
It underwent a second revival in the early 90's, helped along by early Green Day (American idiot is not Punk. dookie is.) and the Grunge scene, and the like. Some of the best bassists and lyricists ever have been associated with the punk rock scene. The major label for punk rock today is Epitaph, which has signed bands like NOFX, Rancid, Operation Ivy, Black Flag, and the distillers. All the above keep the origional punk spirit. Bands that do not but are classified as such anyway by the dipshits at major record labels include: Good Charlotte, Blink 182, and Sum 41.
The generally accepted culture of "Punk Rockers" Is as follows.
Music: Punk.
clothes: typically music or anti-establishment oriented, ripped, faded, etc. Pants are loose (but don't have 50'leg openings) to tight (but not emo tight), and are similarly faded jeans or twill pants. Plaid pants are generally considered punk as well. Boots: Chuck Taylors, tough shoes (doc martens, combat boots)
Attitude: Fuck the cops, Fuck the government, etc.
See SLC Punk.
It went through a revival in the mid 80s, with a new emphasis on melodies, rather than rhythms.
It underwent a second revival in the early 90's, helped along by early Green Day (American idiot is not Punk. dookie is.) and the Grunge scene, and the like. Some of the best bassists and lyricists ever have been associated with the punk rock scene. The major label for punk rock today is Epitaph, which has signed bands like NOFX, Rancid, Operation Ivy, Black Flag, and the distillers. All the above keep the origional punk spirit. Bands that do not but are classified as such anyway by the dipshits at major record labels include: Good Charlotte, Blink 182, and Sum 41.
The generally accepted culture of "Punk Rockers" Is as follows.
Music: Punk.
clothes: typically music or anti-establishment oriented, ripped, faded, etc. Pants are loose (but don't have 50'leg openings) to tight (but not emo tight), and are similarly faded jeans or twill pants. Plaid pants are generally considered punk as well. Boots: Chuck Taylors, tough shoes (doc martens, combat boots)
Attitude: Fuck the cops, Fuck the government, etc.
See SLC Punk.
by Hamsterpie July 18, 2008
Get the Punkmug. A a sub-genre rock music that expresses anger, hate, frustration and at times depression. Also used to describe people who associate with such music.
Note: Not to be confused with emo, which is a splinter genre of punk that describes the above emotions in a more soft approach.
Note: Not to be confused with emo, which is a splinter genre of punk that describes the above emotions in a more soft approach.
by frost_pick July 15, 2008
Get the Punkmug. n.
1. (Archaic/Obsolete) A Prostitute, A Whore, or any woman whose behaviour or action matches those employed in that profession.
2. A Rock genre developed during the mid and late '70s, and the cultural movement that developed around that that genre.
3. A Violent and Reckless Youth, esp. one who dresses slovenly.
1. (Archaic/Obsolete) A Prostitute, A Whore, or any woman whose behaviour or action matches those employed in that profession.
2. A Rock genre developed during the mid and late '70s, and the cultural movement that developed around that that genre.
3. A Violent and Reckless Youth, esp. one who dresses slovenly.
1. When hard words, jealousies, and fears,
Set folks together by the ears,
And made them fight, like mad or drunk,
For Dame Religion, as for punk;
- Samuel Butler (Late 17th Century)
2. “A guy walks up to me and asks 'What's Punk?'. So I kick over a garbage can and say 'That's punk!'. So he kicks over a garbage can and says 'That's Punk?', and I say 'No that's trendy!”
-Billie Joe Armstrong (21th Century)
3. A Puck up there,
Tight,
As a Rat's anus,
Tree grows,
But spare the punk
-T.S. Eliot
Set folks together by the ears,
And made them fight, like mad or drunk,
For Dame Religion, as for punk;
- Samuel Butler (Late 17th Century)
2. “A guy walks up to me and asks 'What's Punk?'. So I kick over a garbage can and say 'That's punk!'. So he kicks over a garbage can and says 'That's Punk?', and I say 'No that's trendy!”
-Billie Joe Armstrong (21th Century)
3. A Puck up there,
Tight,
As a Rat's anus,
Tree grows,
But spare the punk
-T.S. Eliot
by Tom O'Bedlam October 14, 2011
Get the Punkmug. A Punk is often mistaken for what they are. A true Punk is not a bad person at all. Many listen to Punk Rock but that is not required. Someone could never have heard Punk Rock and still be Punk. It is what is inside you and the way you deal with things. A Punk stands behind what they know and/or believe is true and correct. If someone disagrees they will not back down unless convinced. They will also make fun of them do something shocking that scares them without harming or stealing etc.. Punks will think and smile about them telling others others of what they did knowing they will likely hear them chuckle at what happened. Being a true Punk is a good thing that is and should be admirable. It does not require a mohawk or wild clothes but they are fine it is the way you are.
by Hough Janus October 26, 2018
Get the Punkmug. It was originally an insult for a rebellious child but has been turne into a type of society. People who don't go along with the government and mainstream/edict ways.
1. "Janis just punched a girl for not giving her the test answers what a punk!"
2. my mom wants me to join the community ball but I won't conform to her cookie cutter ways.
punk punk rock
2. my mom wants me to join the community ball but I won't conform to her cookie cutter ways.
punk punk rock
by Glorydayshazyways October 24, 2015
Get the Punkmug. by Scuba Stu April 22, 2019
Get the Punkmug. A common euphemism in the United States Air Force for any single-seat fighter pilot during his or her first operational assignment.
See also: SNAP, LPA, ELF
See also: SNAP, LPA, ELF
by Weaselin Yourmom May 14, 2020
Get the Punkmug.