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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On March 28, the English punk rock band announced their first North American tour since 2003 with a lineup of original members Steve Jones, Paul Cook and Glen Matlock, plus vocalist Frank Carter.
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Jack Irvin, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
But Phinney explains that a lot of his inspiration comes from his childhood and the convergence of hip-hop and skater/punk rock culture he was immersed in growing up.
—Emily Cappiello, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Each stop will showcase between 70 and 100 bands, spanning genres such as punk rock, pop punk, emo, alternative, and more.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2025
Comments What's more punk rock than getting banned by Elon Musk's X?
—Debbie Day, EW.com, 19 Mar. 2025
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Jack Irvin, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
But Phinney explains that a lot of his inspiration comes from his childhood and the convergence of hip-hop and skater/punk rock culture he was immersed in growing up.
—Emily Cappiello, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Each stop will showcase between 70 and 100 bands, spanning genres such as punk rock, pop punk, emo, alternative, and more.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2025
Comments What's more punk rock than getting banned by Elon Musk's X?
—Debbie Day, EW.com, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for punk rock
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“Punk rock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/punk%20rock. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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