funk

• Существительное, обозначающее стиль музыки, характеризующийся сильной ритмической басовой линией и синкопированными барабанными рисунками, возникший в афроамериканских сообществах в 1960-х годах.

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.

uncountable

1. Music genreB1informal

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

   Фанк

   • 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.

   Уныние

   • 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.

   Synonymsblue funkdepressiondoldrumsgloommelancholymopesulksulkiness

   Antonymscheerfulnesscontentmenthappinessjoy

• Глагол, означающий бояться или избегать чего-либо из-за страха или недостатка смелости.

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.

   Уклоняться

   • 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.

   Synonymsback outbalkchicken outcowerdodgeduckevadeflinchquailrecoilshirkshrinksidestep

   Antonymsbraveconfrontdarefacemeet

2. To be afraid or intimidatedC1informalbritish

   To be overcome with fear or nervousness.

   Испугаться

   • 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.

   Synonymsblenchcowerflinchquailrecoilshrink

   Antonymsbraveconfrontface