punks

noun

Definition of punksnext
plural of punk
1
as in novices
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity an impertinent punk who was trying to tell senior colleagues how to do their jobs

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2
as in thugs
a violent, brutal person who is often a member of an organized gang the vigilante was hailed by some as a hero for standing up to the punks who had repeatedly threatened his family

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  1. novices
  2. beginners
  3. criminals
  4. newcomers
  5. bandits
  6. freshmen
  7. villains
  8. rookies
Noun
  • For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • These genius self-watering bulbs automatically know when to water thirsty plants, making keeping indoor plants alive easy for green thumbs and novices alike.
    Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of novices
Noun
  • This workhorse pan is completely nonstick—perfect for beginners—holds just enough food for one, and comes in an array of fun colors too.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Trying to work out your arms while stepping could be a bit too complex for beginners to pull off effectively.
    Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of beginners
Noun
  • Money heist Who knew that criminals trust cash more than cryptocurrency?
    Nick Rockel, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • City Police Car Toy Embark on high-speed chases and catch the criminals with this 94-piece Lego set, designed with a police officer minifigure in a cap, toy flashlight, and cop car.
    Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of criminals
Noun
  • Fans and newcomers alike eagerly anticipate the handmade pastas, focaccias and more inspired by the best of Italy’s Eternal City.
    Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Around 22 percent of exhibitors were newcomers.
    Alex Wynne, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of newcomers
Noun
  • The film takes place partly in that sunny hospital and partly in impossible locations where the story of a group of bandits out for revenge leads them to travel the world.
    Leila Jordan, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2024
  • Another involves three nuns who ventured from Mission Santa Barbara to bring food and Bibles to local Native Americans more than a century ago, then were were robbed and killed by highway bandits.
    Paula Conway, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of bandits
Noun
  • But freshmen, Van Rheenen told him, weren’t permitted to take such an advanced class.
    Sean Gregory, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
  • College freshmen who reported low, medium and high cellphone usage during class all had negative impacts on their grades, according to a Springer research paper.
    Arianna Johnson, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of freshmen
Noun
  • Monsters and villains like the Demigorgon and Vecna are even named after real D&D baddies.
    Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Ars Technica, 30 Sep. 2024
  • But trouble is afoot in Narnia, with each installment of the series promising villains worthy of being Death Eaters — including an evil witch played by none other than Tilda Swinton.
    Yasmeen Hamadeh, People.com, 29 Sep. 2024
Definition of villains
Noun
  • When the All-Star Game returned for the 1999-2000 season, the format was revamped to feature a team of standout rookies against top second-season players.
    Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 1 Oct. 2024
  • Whether teaching women to take risks in the corporate world or helping NFL rookies hone their mental agility, Priore is proving that the lessons of chess can lead to winning outcomes, both on and off the board.
    Jane Hanson, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of rookies
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