punks
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- A youth subculture closely associated with punk rock music in the late 1970s; in part a reaction to the hippy subculture; dress was optional but intended to shock (plastic garbage bags or old school uniforms) and hair was dyed in bright colors (in mohican haircuts or sometimes spiked in bright plumes)
- An aggressive and violent young criminal
- Substance that smolders when ignited; used to light fuses (especially fireworks)
- Material for starting a fire
- A teenager or young adult who is a performer (or enthusiast) of punk rock and a member of the punk youth subculture
- Rock music with deliberately offensive lyrics expressing anger and social alienation; in part a reaction against progressive rock
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Denny’s brings back punk band Live Without 13 years after its viral in-store set
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May 19, 2026 Ad Age
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May 20, 2026 National Catholic Register
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