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FUNK

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Funk.

How to pronounce funk:

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Funk - as a noun

United states biochemist (born in poland) who showed that several diseases were caused by dietary deficiencies and who coined the term `vitamin' for the chemicals involved (1884-1967)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
casimir funk

A state of nervous depression

Example: "He was in a funk"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blue funk

An earthy type of jazz combining it with blues and soul; has a heavy bass line that accentuates the first beat in the bar

Funk - as a verb

Draw back, as with fear or pain

Example: "She flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cringeflinchquailrecoilshrinksquinchwince
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Her music is a mix of jazz, funk, and soul."
"I can't get this catchy funk song out of my head."
"He fell into a deep funk after losing the championship game."
"The club has a vintage 70s funk vibe."
"The funk in the air was caused by a nearby garbage dump."
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Word Game Points

Is FUNK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, funk is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FUNK has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is FUNK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, funk is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FUNK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is FUNK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, funk is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FUNK has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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