Funks

/ˈfʌŋks/ noun, verb

Definition

Plural of funk (states of nervousness or depression, or styles of music), or the third-person singular verb meaning to avoid or create funk.

Etymology

From the noun and verb 'funk,' with the plural -s and verb conjugation -s added following standard English patterns.

Kelly Says

Funk music itself was named by musicians reclaiming the term 'funky' (originally an insult about smell) as a badge of honor for their new rhythmic style!

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