defunkify

verb

Etymology

From de- + funk + -ify.

Definitions

  1. To mask or remove the odor from

    To mask or remove the odor from; to deodorize.

    • 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.
  2. To take out of a funk

    To take out of a funk; to enliven; to cheer up.

    • 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.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA