funk
noun (1)Definition of funk
(Entry 1 of 6)
: a strong offensive smell
funk
verb
funked;
funking;
funks
Definition of funk (Entry 2 of 6)
: to become frightened and shrink back
funk
noun (2)Definition of funk (Entry 3 of 6)
1a
: a state of paralyzing fear
b
: a depressed state of mind
3
: slump sense 1
an economic funk the team went into a funk
funk
noun (3)Definition of funk (Entry 4 of 6)
1
: music that combines elements of rhythm and blues and soul music and that is characterized by a percussive vocal style, static harmonies, and a strong bass line with heavy downbeats
2
: the quality or state of being funky
jeans … have lost much of their funk— Tom Wolfe
Funk
biographical name (1)Definition of Funk (Entry 5 of 6)
Casimir 1884–1967 American (Polish-born) biochemist
Funk
biographical name (2)Definition of Funk (Entry 6 of 6)
Isaac Kauffman 1839–1912 American editor and publisher
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