funk
funk
verb
To avoid or flinch from something out of fear.
"Don't funk out of the challenge now."
noun
A state of fear, depression, or low spirits.
"She's been in a real funk all morning."
noun
A genre of music with a strong rhythmic groove, influenced by soul.
"The DJ played some classic funk tunes."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: blue funk, Casimir Funk, cringe, shrink, recoil, flinch, squinch, quail, wince