defunkify
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To mask or remove the odor from; to deodorize.
Register: humorous, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I don't know of it works on defunkifying fridges, but I've used it to prevent nasty odors in ice chests.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “defunkify” mean?
To mask or remove the odor from; to deodorize.
Is “defunkify” formal or informal?
defunkify is generally humorous, slang.