Slang An often aggressive or violent young man: The building was set on fire by a bunch of punks. An inexperienced young person: We don't want that little punk tagging along. A cowardly or weak young man: Don't let him disrespect you— show him you're not a punk.
Music Punk rock. A punk rocker.
Slang A young man who is the sexual partner of an older man, especially in prison. Archaic A prostitute.
To humiliate (someone). Often used with down or out.
To dupe or deceive. To play a practical joke on.
Dry decayed wood, used as tinder.
Any of various substances that smolder when ignited, used to light fireworks.