punks

noun

Definition of punksnext
plural of punk
1
as in novices
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity an impertinent punk who was trying to tell senior colleagues how to do their jobs

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2
as in thugs
a violent, brutal person who is often a member of an organized gang the vigilante was hailed by some as a hero for standing up to the punks who had repeatedly threatened his family

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  1. novices
  2. beginners
  3. criminals
  4. gangsters
  5. newcomers
  6. bandits
  7. freshmen
  8. villains
Noun
  • In a follow-up study, wine and coffee experts performed just as badly as novices when given non-wine and non-coffee smells, suggesting the Jahai’s enhanced abilities aren’t simply a result of practice in attending to aromas.
    Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Despite being complete novices to television, Linke and Yee spearheaded a masterpiece of a first season.
    Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of novices
Noun
  • For beginners, a good place to start is between 1 to 5 milligrams of THC per serving, and then adjust accordingly.
    Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • On the other hand, longer breaks, especially those lasting months, tend to result in more significant losses, particularly for beginners.
    Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of beginners
Noun
  • Hackers are leveraging it to simplify and automate attacks, broadening the threat landscape to include opportunistic criminals who lack the technical expertise to launch sophisticated cyber-attacks on their own.
    Bankim Chandra, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • In essence, a credit freeze acts as a barrier, preventing criminals from opening new lines of credit or accounts in your name.
    Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of criminals
Noun
  • There was -- was that list of 60 people in his book, government gangsters.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 Dec. 2024
  • This historical event, which aimed to reform secret society gangsters, ended in a riot and resulted in Singapore’s largest trial to date.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of gangsters
Noun
  • Southeast Michigan’s housing market will continue to showcase its diversity, offering a blend of urban, suburban, small-town charm, and rural living options as a destination for both newcomers and longtime residents alike.
    Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Failing to educate newcomers on ways to work efficiently, that also keep health and safety top of mind, could set all of us back further than ever.
    Diane Farr, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of newcomers
Noun
  • Several warring factions exist within the Zone, as well as lone bandits and stalkers.
    Issy van der Velde, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
  • There were also potential issues at Pangong Lake, the location where the bandits are carried by the elephants and find the Mystic in a tree.
    Leila Jordan, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of bandits
Noun
  • The Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year and son of former Pro Bowl linebacker Jeremiah Trotter led all freshmen nationally with 92 tackles while starting 11 games.
    Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Our Freshman All-America teams recognize the true freshmen and redshirt freshmen who made the biggest impact for their teams in 2024.
    Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of freshmen
Noun
  • The next big bad in Jared Leto's motley crew of sinister screen villains has finally been announced.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Cultural differences of the region, like a vast foaming, bubbling cauldron, spit out heroes and villains, legends and lore.
    Gary Stoller, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of villains
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