| 词组 | blue funk, in a |
| 释义 | in a blue funk1. In a melancholy, depressed, or dejected state. Jill has been in a blue funk ever since her wife moved out. 2. In an extremely anxious, nervous, or fearful state. I was in a blue funk waiting to hear the outcome of the surgery. blue funk, in a1. In a state of panic or terror. For example, Just because the bride's mother is late, you needn't get in a blue funk. This term originated in the mid-1700s as in a funk, the adjective blue, meaning "affected with fear or anxiety," being added a century later. 2. In a state of dejection, sad. For example, Anne has been in a blue funk since her dog died. This usage employs blue in the sense of "sad"-a meaning that first emerged in the late 1300s. Also see have the blues. |
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