-punk

See also: punk and Punk

English

Etymology

First used when coining cyberpunk or as a back-formation to coin steampunk. Probably from the influence of the punk subculture on these genres.

Suffix

-punk

  1. Denotes a futuristic, aesthetically-oriented genre of fiction based on the noun to which it is suffixed, usually involving ahistorical or anachronistic technology and its effects on society.

Derived terms
English terms suffixed with -punk

French

Etymology

From English punk.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /pœŋk/

Suffix

-punk

  1. -punk

Derived terms
Category French terms suffixed with -punk not found
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