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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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But more than 30 years after her death, Zapata’s art and music continues to make a mark on the punk rock scene and influence both old and new generations of fans.
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Stephanie Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2025
Soon, Mars was exploring punk rock, along with subversive, stylish acts like Grace Jones and Gary Numan.
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Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
The punk rock artist posted a snap of herself smiling, donning a pair of glasses, and styling her grey hair in two braids.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Partnering with Insomniac—the production powerhouse behind Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas—Warped Tour 2025 aims to merge its punk rock spirit with elevated festival production.
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2025
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Word History
First Known Use
1970, in the meaning defined above
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“Punk rock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/punk%20rock. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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punk rock
noun
: rock music marked by extreme expressions of anger and social discontent
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