crunk Meaning & Definition
What Does Crunk Mean?
Crunk is used as an adjective meaning Crazy and intoxicated. As a noun, it means A type of hip hop that originated in the southern United States. As a verb, it means To cry like a crane.
Word Facts for Crunk
| Part of speech | adjective, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /kɹʌŋk/ |
| Comparative / superlative | crunker, crunkest |
| Verb forms | crunks, crunking, crunked |
Crunk Definition (Adjective)
- Crazy and intoxicated.
Crunk as a Noun
- A type of hip hop that originated in the southern United States.
Crunk as a Verb
- To cry like a crane.
Verb
- simple past and past participle of crank
Synonyms of Crunk
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Crunk synonyms and antonyms →Crunk in a Sentence
2004, Crunk Classics [audio CD compilation title] http//www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00029RT1M/
Word Forms & Grammar
crunk (comparative crunker, superlative crunkest)
crunk (uncountable)
crunk (third-person singular simple present crunks, present participle crunking, simple past and past participle crunked)
crunk
Words That Rhyme With Crunk
Origin of Crunk
Origin 1: Attested in the Southern US since the late 1980s, originally in the sense of “rowdy, high energy out-of-control behavior by a crowd at Southern night clubs”.[1] Popularized by its use in the fusion genre of crunk music in the 1990s and especially early 2000s. In this context, first used in music lyrics and notably popularized by Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz, on their 1997 debut album Get Crunk, Who U Wit: Da Album.[2] Various possible origins have been proposed:
Origin 2: See Crunk: etymology at Wikipedia for further information.
Origin 3: There is no evidence of any connection with Yiddish or German krank (“sick, ill”), nor that it entered the Southern Black vernacular through the presence of European Jewish immigrant shopkeepers in black neighborhoods in cities such as Atlanta. The phonetic similarity of the words is considered a coincidence.[3]
Origin 4: Uncertain. Compare Icelandic krunka (“to croak”), English cronk (“the honk of a goose”).
Crunk: Your Questions Answered
Is crunk an adjective or a noun?
Crunk is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.
What is the past tense of crunk?
The past tense of crunk is crunked. The present participle is crunking.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of crunk?
The comparative form is crunker and the superlative form is crunkest.