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- Dictionaryfunk/fʌŋk/
noun
- 1. a state of great fear or panic: British "are you in a blue funk about running out of things to say?" Similar
- 2. a coward: dated British "I sit shuddering, too much of a funk to fight"
verb
- 1. avoid (something) out of fear: British "I could have seen him this morning but I funked it"
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Learn the various meanings and uses of the word funk, from a strong offensive smell to a type of music. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of funk.
FUNK definition: 1. a style of music, usually for dancing to, with a strong rhythm based on jazz and a tune that…. Learn more.
Funk definition: cowering fear; state of great fright or terror.. See examples of FUNK used in a sentence.
Funk can mean a strong smell, a type of music, a state of fear or depression, or a verb meaning to shrink from something. Learn the origin, usage, and synonyms of funk from various dictionaries and sources.
If you're in a funk, it means that you've been feeling sad. You might be in a serious funk after your best friend moves across the country. One way to use funk is to mean "blues" or "depression." Everyone's in a funk sometimes — for some people, the shorter, darker winter days automatically put them in a bit of a funk.
Funk can refer to a style of dance music, a state of fear or depression, a cowardly act, or a strong smell. Learn the different meanings, synonyms, pronunciation, and examples of funk in British and American English.
Let's set aside our music exercises for now and get down to some real funk. a strong, earthy smell; stench : That is some serious funk coming from the compost pile.
