funks in English

noun

1

a state of depression.

I sat absorbed in my own blue funk

2

a coward.

3

a style of popular dance music of US black origin, based on elements of blues and soul and having a strong rhythm that typically accentuates the first beat in the bar.

It combines elements of hip-hop, reggae, funk , punk rock and even traditional Irish folk music.

4

a strong musty smell of sweat or tobacco.

It's not sweat or the funk from the equipment; it's a strange smell that's hard to describe.

verb

1

avoid (a task or thing) out of fear.

I could have seen him this morning but I funked it

2

give music elements of the style of funk.

Whether you want a traditional curled style or want to funk it up with spikes, tousles or free form hair tails you will be right in style.

noun

• a (state of) depression, a bad mood, a low, the dumps, the doldrums, a blue funk
• blue funk

verb

• quail, wince, flinch, cringe, shrink, recoil, squinch

Use "funks" in a sentence

1. Antonyms for Brazens include dodges, ducks, funks, shirks, sidesteps, avoids, evades, baulks at, recoils from and escapes from

2. Funks Antiquary is an exquisite gallery of fine art, jewelry, antiquities and collectibles with the finest collection in Central Florida! We are proud to present works by Picasso, Dali, Warhol, as well as an extensive collection of Highwaymen Art.