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
Chris Malone Mendez, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Then Natalie Portman’s quirky character, Sam, arrives to break him out of his funk.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 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 track would fit in just as well on Anitta’s Funk Generation album released earlier this year, incorporating Brazilian funk influences with The Weeknd’s frequently darker tones.
—Chris Malone Mendez, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Then Natalie Portman’s quirky character, Sam, arrives to break him out of his funk.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
Verb
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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And while the historic appeal of caution is understandable, in this sort of storm, ducking and covering won’t make the winds subside any faster.Brian Lowry, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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One thing about the most elite women's 100-meter hurdlers worldwide is that they are known for not ducking each other during the competition.Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Last year, France proposed a ban on social media for those under 15, though users were able to avoid the ban with parental consent.Reuters, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The MacBook and Mac mini have traditionally avoided the iPhone's rainbow of color options, usually sticking to sedate bare metal and gray or silver finishes.Brian Westover, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, Eric’s sister Ivanka, who once ran a fashion and branding empire of her own, has shunned the spotlight entirely in the last four years.Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates had shunned Lebanon since 2021 because of Iranian interference in the country’s politics and Hezbollah’s powerful role.Kim Ghattas, The Atlantic, 2 Nov. 2024
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Over the next few years, a plague of disorder will descend upon America, and maybe the world, shaking everything loose.David Brooks, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Maybe that’s why World Cups end with the two teams shaking hands, one offering congratulations and the other condolences, and elections don’t.Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Trump has dodged questions on whether the U.S. would come to the aid of Taiwan if China invaded.Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2024
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For those of us already battling things like dodging traffic, schlepping luggage, and managing travel anxiety, the reservation system is a game-changer.Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
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Firefighters rescued one person who was trapped and assisted others in escaping the building.Doha Madani, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Several passengers were either thrown out of the vehicle or escaped.Charna Flam, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Funk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/funk. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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