Definitions

1. noun

a strong, unpleasant smell or odor; a type of music characterized by a strong, syncopated beat and often with African-American cultural influences; a state of depression, anxiety, or unhappiness

“The smell of rotting garbage filled the air with a strong funk.”

2. verb

to make or become unpleasantly smelly; to make or become depressing or anxiety-provoking

“The abandoned house began to funk with the smell of rotting wood.”

3. adjective

having or characterized by a strong, unpleasant smell or odor; unpleasantly smelly; depressing or anxiety-provoking

“The funk of the old gym was unbearable.”