Where does “punk” come from?
Punk comes from English spunk, of uncertain origin and meaning.
punk (English): A person used for sex, particularly; A worthless...
Definitions
- A person used for sex, particularly; A worthless...
Ancestry of “punk”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Unami | punkw | ashes; dust; powder |
| 2 | Proto-Algonquian | penkwi | dust, ash |
| 3 | Proto-Algic | penekwe | powder |
Words derived from “punk”