funk

noun
UK: /fʌŋk/
US: /fʌŋk/

  1. Music with a strong rhythm for dancing to.

    1. I love funk, especially when I want to dance a lot.
    2. The band played some funk music, and everyone started to dance at the party.

  2. A style of music blending soul, jazz, and R&B, characterized by a strong rhythmic groove and syncopation.

    1. James Brown is one of the pioneers of funk music.
    2. The band's new album features a return to their funk roots, incorporating heavy bass lines and syncopated rhythms.

Synonyms

groove blues jazz soul rhythm
funk verb

  1. To avoid doing something because you are afraid or lazy.

    1. I wanted to ask, but I did funk it.
    2. She was going to apply for the job, but she funked out at the last minute.

  2. To feel anxious or lose courage, causing you to avoid doing something.

    1. He was ready to jump, but he funked it at the last moment.
    2. Despite his initial enthusiasm, he seemed to funk the challenge when faced with its difficulty.
funk adjective

  1. Having a strong, earthy smell or taste, often unpleasant.

    1. That cheese smells really funk.
    2. The old basement had a strange, funk smell that I couldn't place.

  2. Unconventional or experimental, especially in a way that is interesting or stylish.

    1. Her design has a funk style.
    2. The artist's new exhibit features funk sculptures made from recycled materials, challenging conventional artistic norms.
funk idiom

  1. In a state of fear or panic.

    1. He went into a funk after the test.
    2. Following the unexpected news, she was in a funk for several days, unable to concentrate.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "funk" in English means: Music with a strong rhythm for dancing to., A style of music blending soul, jazz, and R&B, characterized by a strong rhythmic groove and syncopation..

The phonetic transcription of "funk" is /fʌŋk/ in British English and /fʌŋk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "funk": groove, blues, jazz, soul, rhythm.

Example usage of "funk": "I love funk, especially when I want to dance a lot.". More examples on the page.