This meaning refers to a music genre emphasizing syncopated rhythms, bass lines, and danceable grooves.
The band plays jazz and funk.
Funk influenced many later music genres.
This informal meaning refers to a temporary period of gloom, discouragement, or emotional inactivity.
He fell into a funk after losing the job.
A walk helped her escape the winter funk.
This dated meaning refers to strong fear, nervousness, or cowardice.
The soldiers were in a funk before the attack.
He backed out in a sudden funk.
This informal meaning refers to a heavy, stale, or unpleasant odor.
A strange funk filled the basement.
Open the windows to clear the funk.
