funk
gb/fˈʌŋk/ us/fˈʌŋk/
B2
Engleză
~ 8300
Sensuri
0 sensuri
Substantiv
informal
B2
state
1
low, depressed, unmotivated mood
A short time when you feel sad and do not want to do anything.
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] is in a funk
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse "funk" with "fun" because they look similar. "Fun" means enjoyment, but "funk" in this sense means a sad, low mood. Learners may also try to say *"I have a funk"*; in natural English we say *"I am in a funk"* or *"I’m feeling in a funk"*.
Sinonime
slump (Often used for a period of low mood or low performance; slightly more neutral and broader in use.)
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depression (Usually stronger and more serious; can refer to a medical condition, while "funk" suggests something milder and temporary.)
Antonime
good mood (Describes feeling happy and positive, the opposite of being in a low, sad state.)
Colocații
in a funk
|get into a funk
|get out of a funk
|shake off a funk
|emotional funk
|stuck in a funk
Teme
emotions
|mental_health
|daily_life
|health
Exemple
- She’s been in a funk all week since the project was canceled.
- After the breakup he fell into a real funk and stopped going out.
- A long walk in the sun helped him get out of his funk.
- The team was in a collective funk after losing three games in a row.
- He’s trying to shake off this creative funk and start writing again.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- I was in a funk after I lost my job.
- He is in a funk and does not want to see his friends.
- Music helps me get out of a funk.
- She fell into a funk when she failed the test.
- I do exercise when I am in a funk.
Substantiv
B2
entity
2
genre of rhythmic dance music
A type of modern music with a strong beat and heavy bass that is easy to dance to.
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] plays funk; [something] is funk
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes mix up "funk" and "funky". "Funk" is the music style; "funky" is an adjective used to describe music, style, or sometimes a smell. For example: *"funk music"* but *"a funky song"*.
Sinonime
groove (In music talk, "groove" can refer to the rhythmic feel or style, often connected to funk, but it is more general and not a strict genre name.)
Antonime
classical music (Represents a very different, usually non-dance, orchestral music tradition, contrasting with the rhythmic, dance-focused quality of funk.)
Colocații
funk music
|funk band
|funk groove
|classic funk
|funk bass
|funk track
Teme
music
|culture
|entertainment
|arts_entertainment
Exemple
- The DJ mixed old-school funk with modern hip-hop.
- He plays bass in a local funk band.
- This album is pure funk from start to finish.
- Funk and disco dominated the dance floors in the 1970s.
- You can really hear the funk influence in that guitar riff.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- I like to dance to funk music.
- Her brother listens to a lot of funk.
- They formed a funk band at school.
- The DJ played some classic funk songs.
- This song has a strong funk sound.
Substantiv
informal
C1
entity
3
strong unpleasant stale or sweaty smell
A strong bad smell, often from sweat or an old, closed room.
Tipar de utilizare:
[something] has a funk; the funk of [something]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may think this meaning is positive because they know "funk" as a music style. In this sense, it is negative and means a bad smell. Also, do not say *"smell a funk music"* when you mean a bad odor; say *"smell a funk"* or *"smell a bad funk"* for this sense.
Sinonime
stink (Very direct and sometimes harsher; "funk" often suggests a built-up sweaty or musty smell, especially in informal American English.)
Antonime
fresh scent (Describes a clean, pleasant smell, the opposite of a stale or sweaty odor.)
Colocații
a strong funk
|musty funk
|sweaty funk
|the funk of [something]
|clear the funk
|get rid of the funk
Teme
daily_life
|smell
|home
|body
Exemple
- There was a sweaty funk in the locker room after the game.
- Open a window and let this funk out of here.
- The old carpets held a musty funk that never really went away.
- After the party, the house had a nasty funk of smoke and beer.
- Vinegar can help remove the funk from gym clothes.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- The gym has a strong funk after 6 p.m.
- Open the door to clear the funk in this room.
- My shoes have a bad funk after running.
- We washed the towels to get rid of the funk.
- There is a sweaty funk in the small car.
Substantiv
literary
C1
state
4
sudden fear or panic
A strong feeling of fear or panic that can make you want to run away from something.
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] is in a funk; [someone] gets into a funk about [something]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may assume that "in a funk" always means sadness. Historically, it can also mean fear or panic, especially in the phrase "in a blue funk". Context usually shows whether the focus is fear or sadness.
Sinonime
panic (Very close in meaning, but "panic" is more common and can be stronger or more sudden; "funk" has a somewhat old-fashioned or literary feel.)
Antonime
calm (Refers to being relaxed and not afraid, the opposite of being in a state of fear or panic.)
Colocații
in a blue funk
|in a funk about [something]
|thrown into a funk
|a moment of funk
Teme
emotions
|psychology
Exemple
- She went into a blue funk when she realized her passport was missing.
- The news threw the whole office into a sudden funk.
- He gets into a real funk about flying and avoids planes whenever he can.
- The exam results put him in a temporary funk of anxiety.
- The rumor sent the market into a brief funk before prices recovered.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- She was in a blue funk before the big test.
- He got into a funk when he lost his wallet.
- The bad news threw them into a funk.
- I go into a funk every time I have to speak in public.
- The storm put the children in a little funk.
Verb
informal
C2
action
5
avoid something because of fear
To not do something because you are scared or lose your courage.
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] funks [something]; [someone] funks doing [something]
Greșeală frecventă:
This verb is relatively rare and mainly British. Learners might guess it is related to the music style or to "being in a funk" (low mood), but here it specifically means avoiding something because of fear. In modern casual English, "chicken out" is more common.
Sinonime
chicken out (Very common informal phrase; clearly means to lose courage and not do something, often more colloquial than "funk".)
Antonime
go through with (Means to do something difficult despite fear, the opposite of avoiding it because of fear.)
Colocații
funk the exam
|funk the interview
|funk out of [doing something]
|funk it at the last minute
Teme
emotions
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- He was so nervous that he completely funked the interview.
- She funked the exam and decided not to show up.
- I nearly funked it, but in the end I gave the speech.
- They funked making a decision and postponed the meeting again.
- Don’t funk it now—you’ve worked too hard to back out.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- He funked the test and did not go.
- She almost funked the speech but did it in the end.
- I do not want to funk this interview.
- They funked making a hard choice.
- He was scared and funked the big game.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
funk
IPA
GB/fˈʌŋk/
US/fˈʌŋk/
Silabe și accent
funk (1 silabă)
Stress on 1st syllable (funk)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: funk
- Plural: funks
Verb
- Base: funk
- 3rd Person Singular: funks
- Present Participle: funking
- Past: funked
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
funks
noun
funking
verb
funked
verb
Core family
funky
adjective B2
Related words
funkiness
noun
Advanced or less common
funkily
adverb
Expresii
funk music
1/fˈʌŋk mjˈuzɪk/
fixed phrase
music in the funk style
Music that has the style of funk, with a strong beat and heavy bass.
Exemple
- He loves old-school funk music from the 1970s.
- Funk music is great for dancing.
- The band plays a mix of funk music and jazz.
funk out
1/fˈʌŋk ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
informal
lose courage and back out
To decide not to do something because you are afraid or nervous.
Exemple
- He was going to sing on stage but funked out at the last minute.
- Don’t funk out now—you’ve already come this far.
- She almost funked out of the presentation but her friend encouraged her.
funk up
1/fˈʌŋk ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
informal
make something livelier or cooler
To make something look or sound more modern, bold, or exciting.
Exemple
- They funked up the old logo with brighter colors.
- The producer funked up the track with a heavier bass line.
- You can funk up a simple outfit with some colorful shoes.
get out of a funk
1/ɡˈɛt ˈaʊt əv ə fˈʌŋk/
fixed phrase
informal
stop feeling low and unmotivated
To stop feeling sad and low and return to your normal mood.
Exemple
- A weekend away helped her get out of her funk.
- Exercise is one of the best ways to get out of a funk.
- He finally got out of his funk after he started a new hobby.
in a blue funk
1/ˈɪn ə blˈu fˈʌŋk/
idiom
informal
in a state of fear or deep upset
Very worried, afraid, or very sad and upset.
Exemple
- She was in a blue funk about her exam results.
- He goes into a blue funk every time he has to fly.
- The team was in a blue funk after hearing the bad news.
in a funk
1/ˈɪn ə fˈʌŋk/
idiom
informal
feeling sad and unmotivated
Feeling sad and low for a short time, and not wanting to do much.
Exemple
- She’s been in a funk ever since she lost her job.
- I get in a funk every winter when the days are so short.
- Talking with friends helps me when I’m in a funk.