punk rock
noun
: rock music marked by extreme and often deliberately offensive expressions of alienation and social discontent
punk rocker
noun
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Campos, tapping into his punk rock influences, ripped his shirt off and poured all his energy into the show.
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Ivan Kashinsky, NPR, 8 Oct. 2025
Their story will resonate with a wide audience beyond just punk rock fans.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
Austin introduces Craig to an exciting, spontaneous life of punk rock and urban exploration.
—Robert Rubsam, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Jackson, who often favors gothic glamour and punk rock style, accessorized with a mini Ryder bag from the British fashion house.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
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Ivan Kashinsky, NPR, 8 Oct. 2025
Their story will resonate with a wide audience beyond just punk rock fans.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
Austin introduces Craig to an exciting, spontaneous life of punk rock and urban exploration.
—Robert Rubsam, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Jackson, who often favors gothic glamour and punk rock style, accessorized with a mini Ryder bag from the British fashion house.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
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“Punk rock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/punk%20rock. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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