dippindotz dippindotz 11-09-2020 English contestada What does the word 'pungent" mean? IIt's a noun referring to the area of town where immigrants from one nation live t's an adjective meaning something that has an intensely heavy smell. It's a verb meaning to act out in a sudden and emotional outburst. It's an adverb meaning to do something elegantly or with great class.