noun
- plural of punkette; young women or girls who adopt punk rock style, attitudes, or subculture
Usage: informal; often used in the context of 1970sā1980s punk rock culture
Examples
- The punkettes gathered outside the concert venue with their distinctive spiked hair and leather jackets.
- In the 1980s, punkettes were known for their rebellious fashion sense and anti-establishment attitudes.
- The documentary featured interviews with several punkettes who had been active in the punk scene since the 1970s.
- Punkettes often customized their clothing with safety pins, studs, and band patches.