funk
//fʌŋk//
Noun
funkSingular
funksPlural
1
A genre of rhythmic, danceable music originating from African American communities, characterized by strong bass lines and syncopated rhythms.
James Brown is often called the godfather of funk.
2
A strong, earthy, or musty smell.
There was a funk in the basement after the flood.
Noun
funkSingular
funksPlural
1
A state of depression, fear, or panic.
She was in a funk after failing the exam.
Synonym
Antonym
Verb
funkPresent tense
funkedPast tense
funkedPast participle
funkingPresent participle
funksThird-person singular
1
To avoid or shrink back from something out of fear.
He funked the challenge and refused to compete.