• (n.) A minute biting fly of the genus Ceratopogon or allied genus of the family Chironomidae, found in swarms in various densely wooded or mountaneous regions. Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/punkie/
Punk'ie noun [ Orig. unknown.] A minute biting fly of the genus Ceratopogon or allied genus of the family Chironomidæ , found in swarms in various densely wooded or mountaneous regions. [ U. S.] Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/P/196