punk rocker
noun
Simple meaning
A teenager or young adult who is a performer of punk rock and a member of the punk youth subculture.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
puhngkrahkerSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈpʌŋkˈɹɑkɚ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
informal
A teenager or young adult who is a performer (or enthusiast) of punk rock and a member of the punk youth subculture
informal
A person who plays, or is a fan of, punk rock.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: A teenager or young adult who is a performer (or enthusiast) of punk rock and a member of the punk youth subculture
Used this way, punk rocker is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It turns up most in everyday conversation and social media or informal writing contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Casual
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Keen and enthusiastic
- Usage feel
- Casual and conversational
Where it naturally appears
- Everyday conversation
- Social media/informal writing
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