funk

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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

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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

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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