1. plural of punkette; young women or girls who adopt punk rock style, attitudes, or subculture
Usage: informal; often used in the context of 1970s–1980s 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.