What does CRUNK mean?

Here is the dictionary-style definition of "crunk": Crunk

Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

Definition: A style of Southern hip-hop music characterized by heavy bass, repetitive lyrics, and shouted vocals. As an adjective, it can describe something that is intense, energetic, or exciting.

Pronunciations:

  • US: /krʌŋk/
  • UK: /krʌŋk/

Origin and Usage: The term "crunk" originated in the Southern United States in the 1990s. It is a portmanteau of the words "crazy" and "drunk," and was originally used to describe the feeling of being both crazy and drunk at the same time. The term was later adopted by Southern hip-hop artists to describe their music, and it became a popular subgenre of hip-hop in the early 2000s. As an adjective, "crunk" is used to describe something that is intense, energetic, or exciting.

Synonyms: None

Related Words: Drunk, funky

Example Sentences:

  • "The club was bumping with crunk music all night."
  • "The basketball game was so crunk, the crowd was going wild."
  • "He had a crunk party last night and everyone was dancing."


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