Funked: meaning, definitions and examples
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funked
[ fʌŋkt ]
slang usage
To have fun or dance, typically in a lively and carefree manner. The term is often associated with music and social gatherings.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- We funked all night at the party.
- She loves to funk at the club on weekends.
- They really funked up the dance floor.
- Let's just funk and enjoy the music.
emotional state
To become anxious or afraid, sometimes used in phrases like 'to funk out'. It conveys a sense of retreating due to fear or anxiety.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He funked out before the presentation.
- Don't funk; you can do this!
- She funked when she heard the news.
- They seem to funk whenever they face challenges.
Translations
Translations of the word "funked" in other languages:
🇵🇹 funkado
🇮🇳 फंक किया
🇩🇪 funked
🇮🇩 funked
🇺🇦 фанкований
🇵🇱 funkowy
🇯🇵 ファンクした
🇫🇷 funké
🇪🇸 funkado
🇹🇷 funklenmiş
🇰🇷 펑크했다
🇸🇦 فانك
🇨🇿 funkový
🇸🇰 funkový
🇨🇳 放克
🇸🇮 funkal
🇮🇸 funkuð
🇰🇿 фанк
🇬🇪 ფანკი
🇦🇿 funk
🇲🇽 funkeado
Etymology
The term 'funked' has its roots in African American Vernacular English, where it was derived from the word 'funk', meaning a strong or offensive smell, or alternatively, a deep emotional state of melancholy. In contrast to its original meanings, the term evolved in the mid-20th century into a vibrant expression of lively dance and music culture, particularly in connection with funk music, which emerged from jazz, R&B, and rock influences in the late 1960s. Funk music often emphasizes rhythm and groove, celebrating carefree movement and a sense of joy. As a result, 'funked' has come to signify an exuberant act of dancing or celebrating, reflecting the cultural shifts and the communal spirit found in music and dance events during that period. Its dual use—reflecting both a joyous celebration and a more subdued, fearful reaction—marks the versatility of slang in capturing the nuances of human emotion.