funk
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/fʌŋk/
English
Definitions
noun
- Foul or unpleasant smell, especially body odor.
- 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
- To emit an offensive smell; to stink.
- To envelop with an offensive smell or smoke.
noun
- Spark.
- Touchwood, punk, tinder.
noun
- Mental depression.
- A state of fear or panic, especially cowardly.
- One who fears or panics; a coward.
verb
- To shrink from, or avoid something because of fear.
- To frighten; to cause to flinch.