funked
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of funked
1890–95; funk punk (noun) ( Middle English fonk; cognate with Dutch vonk, German Funke ) + -ed 3
Example Sentences
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The reason was obvious, although Bach didn’t quite put it in these terms: the Games needed to be funked up for a younger generation.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 13, 2017
Gospel-infused smokin' swamp pop, clearly on-topic and funked up by Spooner Oldham's spiky, staccato keyboard flourishes.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 3, 2011
At this crux, his tears accomplished what his nerve funked.
From Time Magazine Archive
It's the guys, naturally, who are the most funked out.
From Time Magazine Archive
The blood-horse went at him, the sentry funked, and then, as if satisfied with his demonstration, the blood-horse—the bit always in his mouth—made a demi-tour, and faced a post of douaniers.
From Romantic Spain A Record of Personal Experiences (Vol. II) by John Augustus O'Shea
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