funk


Definition: Meaning of, funk in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / fʌŋk /

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  1. a style of music with a strong RHYTHM that is based on JAZZ and African music
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  2. in a (blue) funk American English informal very unhappy, worried, or afraid
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  3. American English informal a strong smell that comes from someone's body
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funk funked funked
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funking funks
[transitive] [British English] [old-fashioned]
  1. to avoid doing something because it is difficult, or because you are afraid
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Funk


Definition: Meaning of, Funk in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / fʌŋk /

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  1. 1884-1967 born in Poland united States biochemist who showed that several diseases were caused by dietary deficiencies and who coined the term 'vitamin' for the chemicals involved
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Funk used in phrases

  • Casimir Funk (noun)
    1. 1884-1967 born in Poland united States biochemist who showed that several diseases were caused by dietary deficiencies and who coined the term 'vitamin' for the chemicals involved
  • blue funk (noun)
    1. a state of nervous depression
  • funk hole (noun)
    1. when in a funk dugout as a place of safe retreat
  • funk music (noun)
    1. an earthy type of jazz combining it with blues and soul; has a heavy bass line that accentuates the first beat in the bar
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