1. (n.)punk any prepared substance, usu. in stick form, that willsmolder and can be used to light fireworks, fuses, etc.
2. punk dry, decayed wood that can be used as tinder; touchwood.
3. punk a spongy substance derived from treefungi.
4. (n.)punk Slang.
5. punk something or someone worthless or unimportant.
6. punk a young ruffian; hoodlum.
7. punk an inexperienced youth.
8. punk a young male partner of a homosexual.
9. punk a style or movement characterized by the adoption of aggressively unconventional and often bizarre or shocking clothing, hairstyles, etc., and the defiance of social norms, usu. associated with punk rock musicians and fans.
10. punk Archaic. a prostitute.
11. (adj.)punk Informal.poor in quality or condition.
12. punk ill; sick: feeling punk.
13. punk of or pertaining to punk rock or the punk style.
Etymology: (1590–1600; of obscure orig.)
Definition of 'Punk'
Princeton's WordNet
1. (noun)hood, hoodlum, goon, punk, thug, tough, toughie, strong-armer an aggressive and violent young criminal
2. (noun)punk substance that smolders when ignited; used to light fuses (especially fireworks)
3. (noun)kindling, tinder, touchwood, spunk, punk material for starting a fire