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
Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 30 Nov. 2024
On the other hand, socializing in a bigger group where less is expected from you on a personal level may lift you out of your funk.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 23 Nov. 2024
Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 9 Aug. 2023
Our playlist also includes some fun, summertime anthems that just scream outdoor party time, so there’s a little something for everyone – songs dating back to the 19th century and more modern tunes ranging from country to funk and pop.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 30 June 2023
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The legendary funk band does a special set of holiday hits on its latest tour.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 30 Nov. 2024
On the other hand, socializing in a bigger group where less is expected from you on a personal level may lift you out of your funk.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 23 Nov. 2024
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But every now and then, Holmes likes to funk with the jeans-and-a-90s-shirt formula.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 9 Aug. 2023
Our playlist also includes some fun, summertime anthems that just scream outdoor party time, so there’s a little something for everyone – songs dating back to the 19th century and more modern tunes ranging from country to funk and pop.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 30 June 2023
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The 20th species was the wild turkey, which ducked under vehicle barriers 28 of the 32 times it was observed there, but went 0-for-46 at the small openings cut into border wall segments and rarely even approached the wall segments with 4-inch slots between posts.Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 27 Nov. 2024
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The staffer can be seen ducking inside a back room, then reappearing and shaking hands with someone, presumably Payne, inside the elevator.Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The bottom line is that these are common mistakes in the business grant application process that can easily be avoided.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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His practice also appeals to those looking to avoid the pitfalls of standard, reactionary medical treatments in favor of more natural, preventive options.William Mullane, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Dec. 2024
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Having lost its mother during a traumatic birth, the cow Lucy had to be bottle-fed and was shunned by the herd.R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Knightley said, before imitating her daughter shunning her from the dance floor at the disco.Latoya Gayle, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Texas Cheerleader Murder Plot delves into a crime that shook the town of Channelview, Texas, in 1991.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Add chicken pieces to bag, a few at a time, shaking to coat.Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
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Based on the humorous writings of author Jean Shepherd, the beloved holiday movie follows the wintry exploits of youngster Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsley), who spends most of his time dodging a bully (Zack Ward) and dreaming of his ideal Christmas gift, a Red Ryder Air Rifle.Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
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Thanks to a 56-yard game-winning field goal as time expired in the ACC championship game, the College Football Playoff selection committee dodged controversy and produced a bracket that is as fair as any of us could have expected.Chuck Todd, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024
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In Jacques Audiard's cartel musical, Gomez plays Jessi, the wife to Karla Sofía Gascón's titular heroine, a trans woman who's trying to escape her violent past as a cartel boss.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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The dynamic clip was directed by Jonah Haber and depicts Tinashe being detained in a cell, struggling to escape as onlookers watch her dance.Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Funk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/funk. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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