Funk — meaning in English

English meaning

• funk noun A strong, unpleasant smell, especially body odor.
• radio noun The technology of sending sound over distances using electromagnetic waves, or the broadcasting medium built on it.
• wireless adj Not connected by physical wires or cables.

Senses

Funk is used for these senses in English:

• funk (uncountable, music genre) 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, a strong emphasis on the downbeat, and much syncopation.
• radio (uncountable) The technology that allows for the transmission of sound or other signals by modulation of electromagnetic waves.
• wireless Not having any wires.
• wireless Functioning without an external wired connection

funk — full definition

1. noun A strong, unpleasant smell, especially body odor.
2. noun A style of rhythmic dance music derived from soul music, featuring a strong bass line and syncopated beat.
3. noun A state of depression, gloom, or nervous fear.
4. verb To give off an unpleasant smell.

radio — full definition

1. noun The technology of sending sound over distances using electromagnetic waves, or the broadcasting medium built on it.
2. noun A device that receives and plays these broadcasts.
3. verb To send a message using two-way radio equipment.

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