funk up

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

To make (something) funky (foul-smelling).

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “funk up” mean?

To make (something) funky (foul-smelling).

Is “funk up” formal or informal?

funk up is generally slang.