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punky

[puhng-kee] / ˈpʌŋ ki /
NOUN
biting midge
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On the opening song, “Luz de Luna,” he gushes about not wanting to miss someone over a heartfelt piano ballad that slips between punky guitar rifts and unpredictable 808 drums.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

And the untamed, punky energy of People was the only number where the band were really allowed to cut loose.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2025

We were rough around the edges, punky, and I liked that.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2025

"I scream inside to deal with it," she seethes as punky guitars crash around her.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2023

On it is a cool punky charm bracelet that perfectly matches the rest of her: purple hair, tattoo sleeves, acid attitude.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson