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defunkify

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. To mask or remove the odor from; to deodorize.
  2. To take out of a funk; to enliven; to cheer up.

Examples

“I don't know⟳ of it works on defunkifying fridges, but I've used it to prevent⟳ nasty odors in ice chests.”
“And though we're not implying anything, scented candles and fragrance sticks can defunkify a flat and add⟳ alluring aroma to your efforts to cherchez l'amour.”
“As the hour grows late, I know⟳ that I'm going to have⟳ to get⟳ him out of here so I can clean⟳ and defunkify this bedroom.”
“But that only depresses me more! I need⟳ to defunkify myself in that manner too.”
“I am not trying to spit⟳ funky shit to my sisters even when they trying to defunkify my emotions by acting like⟳ we ain't all in de bottom of de black boat together.”
“i just know⟳ that the end⟳ of the summer always throws u into a funk, so i wanted to do something to defunkify u.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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