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funk

The correct spelling is funk.

How to pronounce funk

/fʌŋk/
noun

IPA: /fʌŋk/

Say it like: Fun-k

The correct spelling is funk. Foul or unpleasant smell, especially body odor.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Foul or unpleasant smell, especially body odor.
  2. 2.A style of music derived from 1960s soul music, with elements of rock and other styles, characterized by a prominent bass guitar, dance-friendly sound, a strong emphasis on the one, and much syncopation.
  3. 3.Spark.
  4. 4.Touchwood, punk, tinder.
  5. 5.Mental depression.

verb

  1. 1.To emit an offensive smell; to stink.
  2. 2.To envelop with an offensive smell or smoke.
  3. 3.To shrink from, or avoid something because of fear.
  4. 4.To frighten; to cause to flinch.

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