The difference between Funk and Spark

When used as nouns, funk means foul or unpleasant smell, especially body odor, whereas spark means a small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire.

When used as verbs, funk means to emit an offensive smell, whereas spark means to trigger, kindle into activity (an argument, etc).


check bellow for the other definitions of Funk and Spark

  1. Funk as a noun (countable):

    Foul or unpleasant smell, especially body odor.

  2. Funk as a noun (uncountable):

    A style of music derived from 1960s soul music, with elements of rock and other styles, characterized by a prominent bass guitar, dance-friendly sound, a strong emphasis on the one, and much syncopation.

  1. Funk as a verb (intransitive):

    To emit an offensive smell; to stink.

  2. Funk as a verb (transitive):

    To envelop with an offensive smell or smoke.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek King"

  1. Funk as a noun (obsolete):

    Spark.

  2. Funk as a noun (obsolete):

    Touchwood, punk, tinder.

  1. Funk as a noun (countable):

    Mental depression.

  2. Funk as a noun (uncountable):

    A state of fear or panic, especially cowardly.

  3. Funk as a noun (countable):

    One who fears or panics; a coward.

  1. Funk as a verb (ambitransitive):

    To shrink from, or avoid something because of fear.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Charles Kingsley"

  2. Funk as a verb (transitive):

    To frighten; to cause to flinch.

  1. Spark as a noun:

    A small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire.

  2. Spark as a noun:

    A short or small burst of electrical discharge.

  3. Spark as a noun:

    A small, shining body, or transient light; a sparkle.

  4. Spark as a noun (figuratively):

    A small amount of something, such as an idea or romantic affection, that has the potential to become something greater, just as a spark can start a fire.

  5. Spark as a noun:

    (in plural sparks but treated as a singular) A ship's radio operator.

  6. Spark as a noun (UK, slang):

    An electrician.

  1. Spark as a verb (transitive, figurative):

    To trigger, kindle into activity (an argument, etc).

  2. Spark as a verb (transitive):

    To light; to kindle.

  3. Spark as a verb (intransitive):

    To give off a spark or sparks.

  1. Spark as a noun:

    A gallant, a foppish young man.

  2. Spark as a noun:

    A beau, lover.

  1. Spark as a verb (intransitive):

    To woo, court; to act the gallant or beau.

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