funk

• اسم يشير إلى نوع من الموسيقى الراقصة نشأ في أوساط الأمريكيين الأفارقة في ستينيات القرن العشرين، ويتميز بإيقاع قوي وخط باس بارز وأنماط طبول متزامنة. ويُستخدم أيضاً للدلالة على حالة من الاكتئاب أو الخوف أو الرائحة الكريهة.

A noun referring to a style of music characterized by a strong rhythmic bass line and syncopated drum patterns, originating from African American communities in the 1960s.

غير معدود

1. Music genreB1informal

   A style of popular dance music with a strong bass line and syncopated rhythm, originating from African American culture.

   فانك

   • James Brown is considered the godfather of funk.
   • The band played a mix of funk and soul at the club.
   • Funk music makes you want to dance.

2. State of depression or fearB2informal

   A state of depression, anxiety, or being in a bad mood.

   كآبة واكتئاب

   • He's been in a funk ever since he lost his job.
   • She snapped out of her funk after a good night's sleep.
   • Don't let a minor setback put you in a funk.

   المرادفاتblue funkdepressiondoldrumsgloommelancholymopesulksulkiness

   الأضدادcheerfulnesscontentmenthappinessjoy

• فعل يعني الخوف من شيء ما أو تجنّبه بسبب الخوف أو الجبن أو ضعف الجرأة.

A verb meaning to be afraid of or to avoid doing something due to fear or lack of courage.

1. To avoid or back outC1informalbritish

   To avoid doing something because of fear or lack of courage.

   التهرب

   • He funked the exam because he hadn't studied.
   • She funked the interview at the last minute.
   • Don't funk the challenge; face it head on.

   المرادفاتback outbalkchicken outcowerdodgeduckevadeflinchquailrecoilshirkshrinksidestep

   الأضدادbraveconfrontdarefacemeet

2. To be afraid or intimidatedC1informalbritish

   To be overcome with fear or nervousness.

   الخوف أو الوجل

   • He funked at the thought of speaking in public.
   • The team funked when they saw the size of their opponents.
   • She funked the jump and stayed on the ground.

   المرادفاتblenchcowerflinchquailrecoilshrink

   الأضدادbraveconfrontface