punky

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Sometimes I'll be punky, the next day I'll be preppy.

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  1. noun Variant of punkie.

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  • That said, if you're new to Elastica, then it's best to start with their debut which is a much more cohesive blast of adrenalised, punky, britpop songs, as these session tracks more than attest. —  to die by your side
  • From glamorous to punky, to conservative to wild, we are sure you will see something that fits your style! —  Fashion World of SL
  • But back in the mid-'80s, I seem to recall a punky QB named McMahon doing much crazier stuff -- mooning a helicopter, spitting a loogy on a reporter -- and to this day, he lives on as a Chicago cult hero.
  • I soon became familiarized with their punky, screaming, off-key, slurred vocal stylings and fast-paced, indie and metal melded drum and guitar mix. —  Playback:stl Syndication
  • Some of the jogging minor chords had me somewhat enthused and pulled me in, but their punchy, punky, sloppy, oftentime off-key vocals ended up pushing me away. —  Playback:stl Syndication
 

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/ˈpəŋki/
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