punkier; punkiest
: resembling punk in being soft or rotted
punkiness
noun
: resembling or typical of a punk
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Ramsey came off as the punky, aggressive, stubborn girl that Ellie was in that game, and any fuss made about her was that her appearance did not match Ellie’s face (largely by internet jerks), which did not actually matter, so long as the characters felt the same.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
The Problem With Kids Today, a punky rock trio, on the Welcome Stage.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2025
Cyrus, who is set to present at the awards show, hit the red carpet looking like a Hollywood icon with a punky, ‘80s twist.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 2 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
The rich red shade on Rodrigo’s lips was the cherry on top of her punky aura, characterized by several outfit changes and black platform boots, perfect for stomping.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Ramsey came off as the punky, aggressive, stubborn girl that Ellie was in that game, and any fuss made about her was that her appearance did not match Ellie’s face (largely by internet jerks), which did not actually matter, so long as the characters felt the same.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
The Problem With Kids Today, a punky rock trio, on the Welcome Stage.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2025
Cyrus, who is set to present at the awards show, hit the red carpet looking like a Hollywood icon with a punky, ‘80s twist.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 2 Mar. 2025
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“Punky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/punky. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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