Funk

biographical name

ˈfu̇ŋk  ˈfəŋk 

Casimir 1884–1967 American (Polish-born) biochemist

Kids Definition

funk

1 of 4 noun

ˈfəŋk 

: a strong bad smell

funk

2 of 4 verb

1

: to be or become frightened of

2

: to shrink back from in fear

funk

3 of 4 noun

1

a

: great fear

b

: a depressed state of mind

2

: coward

3

: slump entry 2

the team went into a funk

funk

4 of 4 noun

: music that combines forms of blues, gospel, or soul music and has a strong backbeat