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funk1

funk1

 
pronunciation:
fuhngk
parts of speech:
noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: (informal) a state or mood of dejection; depression.
antonyms:
spunk
similar words:
mood, sulk
definition 2: a cowardly or fearful mood; fright.
antonyms:
spunk
similar words:
fright
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part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: funks, funking, funked
definition 1: to generate fear in; frighten.
similar words:
frighten
definition 2: to shrink in fright from; attempt to evade or shirk.
 
part of speech: intransitive verb
definition: to shrink away in fear; cower.
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derivation: funker (n.)