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funk

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/fʌŋk/ English

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noun

  1. Foul or unpleasant smell, especially body odor.
  2. A style of music derived from 1960s soul music, with elements of rock and other styles, characterized by a prominent bass guitar, dance-friendly sound, a strong emphasis on the one, and much syncopation.

verb

  1. To emit an offensive smell; to stink.
  2. To envelop with an offensive smell or smoke.

noun

  1. Spark.
  2. Touchwood, punk, tinder.

noun

  1. Mental depression.
  2. A state of fear or panic, especially cowardly.
  3. One who fears or panics; a coward.

verb

  1. To shrink from, or avoid something because of fear.
  2. To frighten; to cause to flinch.

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