Punk

[pʌŋk]

Definition

(noun.) substance that smolders when ignited; used to light fuses (especially fireworks).

Edited by Karl--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) Wood so decayed as to be dry, crumbly, and useful for tinder; touchwood.

(n.) A fungus (Polyporus fomentarius, etc.) sometimes dried for tinder; agaric.

(n.) An artificial tinder. See Amadou, and Spunk.

(n.) A prostitute; a strumpet.

Edited by Horace

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Prostitute, STRUMPET.[2]. Touchwood, spunk, agaric, amadou, German tinder.

Edited by Laurence

Definition

n. rotten wood used as tinder: (Shak.) a strumpet.

Edited by Adela