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funk
Noun
  • spark obsolete
  • touchwood, punk, tinder obsolete
Noun
  • mental depression countable
  • A state of fear or panic, especially cowardly uncountable
  • One who fears or panics; a coward. countable
Verb
  • To shrink from, or avoid something because of fear. transitive, intransitive
  • To frighten; to cause to flinch. transitive
Noun
  • Foul or unpleasant smell, especially body odour. countable
  • A style of music derived from 1960s soul music, with elements of rock and other styles, characterized by a prominent bass guitar, dance-friendly sound and a strong backbeat. uncountable
Verb
  • To emit an offensive smell; to stink. intransitive
  • To envelop with an offensive smell or smoke. transitive