[1870–75, Amer.; punk1 + -y1]This word is first recorded in the period 1870–75. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: Mafia, Victorian, fifth wheel, linkage, washout-y is a native English suffix of adjectives meaning “characterized by or inclined to”the substance or action of the word or stem to which the suffix is attached. Otherwords that use the affix -y include: dreamy, grouchy, juicy, rumbly
punky in American English2
(ˈpʌŋki)
adjectiveWord forms: punkier, punkiest
1. slang
of or like punks or hoodlums
2.
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of punk rock, its performers, or its devotees
Derived forms
punkiness
noun
Word origin
[punk2 + -y1]-y is a native English suffix of adjectives meaning “characterized by or inclined to”the substance or action of the word or stem to which the suffix is attached. Otherwords that use the affix -y include: dreamy, grouchy, juicy, rumbly
Examples of 'punky' in a sentence
punky
This look is undone, achievable glamour with a punky edge.
The Sun (2008)
Sprinkle more pigment on the tips for extra punky pink.
The Sun (2013)
There's a punky energy to this fast-paced and euphoric new track.
The Sun (2015)
It has a punky, lo-fi feel and harks back to their early days.
The Sun (2015)
It is a bit punky in terms of not playing by the rules.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
I used to turn my clothes into punky stuff.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
It's smart yet edgy, punky yet sophisticated.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Her punky, mohawk-styled crop was all attitude.
Globe and Mail (2003)
The quintet's punky, nu-wave songs have been labelled 'mathrock'.
The Sun (2008)
It was greeted with frenzied enthusiasm, despite sounding like a clumsy, punky novelty.