n. A strong, usually unpleasant smell; reek. [Probably ultimately from a northern French dialectal source such as Picard and Walloon funquer, to produce smoke, from Vulgar Latin *fūmicāre, alteration of Latin fūmigāre; see FUMIGATE.] |
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n. 1. Music a. A hearty or earthy quality appreciated in music such as jazz or soul. b. A type of popular music combining elements of jazz, blues, and soul and characterized by syncopated rhythm and a heavy, repetitive bassline. 2. Slang An unsophisticated quality or atmosphere of a region or locality: "The setting is country funk" (Nina Martin). [Back-formation from FUNKY2.] |
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