noun
- a state of depression or low spirits
- a style of popular music with a strong rhythmic groove
- a strong unpleasant smell
Usage: informal
Usage: informal
verb
- to avoid or shrink from something out of fear
Usage: informal
Examples
- She’s been in a funk ever since she lost her job.
- The band played some great funk music at the concert.
- There was a terrible funk coming from the garbage can.
- He funked the final exam and didn’t show up.
- James Brown was known as the godfather of funk.
- Don’t funk out on me now when I need your help.
- The locker room had a musty funk after practice.