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funk

[/fʌŋk/]
nounmasculinepl: funks
funk
1. A style of dance music with a strong rhythm, originating from African American communities
The band played funk music that got everyone dancing.
A banda tocou música funk que fez todos dançarem.
2. A state of depression or low spirits; a bad mood
He's been in a funk since he lost his job.
Ele tem estado deprimido desde que perdeu seu emprego.
3. A strong musty smell
There was a funk coming from the old basement.
Havia um cheiro de mofo vindo do porão antigo.
NYC Slang
funk refers to both the music genre and a bad vibe or mood; 'in a funk' means depressed or unmotivated
Synonyms
bluesdepressionslumpstinkodor
Antonyms
joycheerfulnessgood mood

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
funk
Commonly used for the music genre; also refers to a subgenre of hip-hop popular in Brazilian favelas
Rio de Janeiro
funk carioca
Specific regional variant of Brazilian funk music
São Paulo
funk
Standard usage; also reference to broader hip-hop movements
Portugal
funk
Less common; typically refers to the American music genre

Related Idioms & Phrases

in a funk - depressed or in a bad mood
funky chicken - a dance move
get down and funky - to dance energetically
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