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Zheng Chen
Can punk be used as a generic term for a feisty young person?
Thanks a lot!
23 feb. 2017 01:49
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Hi Zheng,
We cannot call anyone "feisty" a "punk." The dictionary defines "punk" as "a young ruffian; hoodlum." It's not the same as feisty, since feisty can indicate that the person is full of energy and not necessarily in a bad way. For example:
"They have a very feisty child who brings a lot of energy to his basketball team."
This child is not a punk just because he has a lot of energy. He would only be a punk if he picked on another person.
I hope my answer helped. Please let me know if it didn't.
23 februari 2017
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No. Different meanings.
23 februari 2017
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Zheng Chen
Taalvaardigheden
Chinees (Mandarijn), Chinees (overige), Engels, Duits
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Engels
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