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. 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. 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. 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. Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for punk rock 

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1970, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of punk rock was in 1970

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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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