as in stench
a strong unpleasant smell
the overpowering funk of rotten meat emanated from the garbage bin
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as in coward
a person who shows a shameful lack of courage in the face of danger
he may be a strong, athletic guy, but he's a real funk when it comes to donating blood
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Recent Examples of funk
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
There’s a great debate as to what’s contributing to this funk.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
Spin Contributor, SPIN, 20 Dec. 2024
But Minchin and Alcock are an electric duo, their bristling anti-chemistry transmuting their characters’ respective funks from mostly unwatchable to genuinely compelling.
—Alexis Gunderson, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Or is your interest in the US partly reflecting a funk in your home market?
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
There’s a great debate as to what’s contributing to this funk.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
And there’s always more rising DIY stars on the horizon, ranging from rock to funk to pop to neo-soul.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 20 Dec. 2024
But Minchin and Alcock are an electric duo, their bristling anti-chemistry transmuting their characters’ respective funks from mostly unwatchable to genuinely compelling.
—Alexis Gunderson, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for funk
Verb
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One flash grenade exploded just a foot away from him, said the alderman, who represents Chicago’s 22nd ward, sending him ducking for cover.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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Look for the nearest tree, fence, building, car, or other obstruction to duck behind.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Take extra caution when on the road or avoid driving if possible.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Flyers should try to mitigate any headaches from delays and cancellations by avoiding booking flights with layovers, the non-profit US Public Interest Research Group says, and opt to make reservations directly with the airline rather than a third-party website.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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After decades of being shunned by the public, Morvan has been sharing the story behind the fall of Milli Vanilli from his perspective in addition to releasing new music and performing as a solo artist.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Trump previously welcomed Orban to the White House during his first term, in 2019, breaking from his predecessors who had shunned Hungary's prime minister from Washington.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Light shaking was detected, and people in several cities - including Hercules, San Francisco, Berkeley, Oakland and Fremont - reported feeling the tremor, according to the USGS DYFI report.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Trim the dead parts, shake the soil off, and store them in a cool, dark location where they are protected from the cold.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Nov. 2025
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Today's machines can scan your home, dodge obstacles, empty themselves, and adapt their cleaning strategy room by room.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Nov. 2025
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Thaon recalled swimming through snow and dodging rocks until help arrived.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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When officers began to chase him, Rustrian turned off his car’s lights to try to escape police.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Many winter Texans flock to the city to escape colder temperatures up north, and Mexican citizens also frequent the city for shopping and business.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Funk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/funk. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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