funk

• Sustantivo que designa un género musical caracterizado por un fuerte ritmo de línea de bajo y patrones de batería sincopados, originado en las comunidades afroamericanas en los años 1960. También puede referirse a un estilo o actitud asociada a esta música, o a un olor fuerte y desagradable en algunos contextos informales.

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.

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1. Music genreB1informal

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

   Funk (género musical)

   • 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.

   Depresión o miedo

   • 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.

   Sinónimosblue funkdepressiondoldrumsgloommelancholymopesulksulkiness

   Antónimoscheerfulnesscontentmenthappinessjoy

• Verbo que significa tener miedo o evitar algo por temor o falta de valor; acobardarse o rehuir una situación difícil.

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.

   Acobardarse

   • 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.

   Sinónimosback outbalkchicken outcowerdodgeduckevadeflinchquailrecoilshirkshrinksidestep

   Antónimosbraveconfrontdarefacemeet

2. To be afraid or intimidatedC1informalbritish

   To be overcome with fear or nervousness.

   acobardarse

   • 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.

   Sinónimosblenchcowerflinchquailrecoilshrink

   Antónimosbraveconfrontface