Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

funk

noun
/fʌŋk/
Definition
A state of depression or low mood.
Examples
  • She was in a funk after receiving bad news.
  • The band’s latest album is filled with funky beats.
  • After a week of feeling in a funk, he decided to take a break and relax.
Meaning
Funk can refer to both a style of music characterized by strong rhythmic grooves and a state of feeling down or unmotivated.
Synonyms
  • depression
  • blues
  • gloom
  • melancholy
  • sadness