Meaning Of The Word Funk

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funk
uncountable noun: Funk is a style of dance music based on jazz and blues, with a strong, repeated bass part.

funk in American English 1
the condition of being greatly afraid or in a panic
intransitive verb: to shrink or quail in fear
noun: cowering fear; state of great fright or terror
transitive verb: to be afraid of

funk in American English 2
a musty odor, as of moldy tobacco
noun: music having a funky quality

Funk in British English
noun: Casimir (ˈkæzɪˌmɪə ). 1884–1967, US biochemist, born in Poland: studied and named vitamins

funk in British English 1
noun: a state of nervousness, fear, or depression (esp in the phrase in a funk)
verb: to flinch from (responsibility) through fear

funk in British English 2
noun: a strong foul odour

funk in British English 3
noun: a type of polyrhythmic Black dance music with heavy syncopation

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