funkier; funkiest
1
US
: having an offensive odor : foul
a funky smell
2
music
: having the style and feeling of older African American music (such as blues or gospel) or of funk
especially
: characterized by rhythmic elements similar to those of funk
a funky beat
3
informal
a
: odd or quaint in appearance or feeling
a funky little restaurant
b
: unconventionally stylish : hip
funky clothes
… lighting gives the … shops and streets a funky prettiness …—
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funkily
adverb
funkiness
noun
: being in a funk : panicky
Synonyms
Adjective (2)
Examples of funky in a Sentence
Adjective (2)
a funky antique shop that reflects the owner's decidedly eccentric taste
a funky pair of old socks lying on the locker room floor
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Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 Nov. 2024
But these aren’t just standard Call of Duty levels dressed up with a funky theme — the gameplay completely changes too.
—Cade Onder, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
This genre embodies the essence of classic jazz, modernist blues, and funky hip-hop, infused with themes related to Black diaspora, with a magnetic reach that appealed to consumers of the abstract.
—Ime Ekpo, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Grand Junction and Palisade Winemakers on the Western Slope are putting our state on the map for unique sparkling wines that range from fizzy and funky pét-nats to vinos produced in Charmat tanks.
—Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 30 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
The original spot, at 2295 Lexington Road and across the street from the fine-dining establishment Le Moo, resembles a hunter’s cabin or funky shack, with a wooden exterior and metal siding, covered in signs for beer brands.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 Nov. 2024
But these aren’t just standard Call of Duty levels dressed up with a funky theme — the gameplay completely changes too.
—Cade Onder, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
This genre embodies the essence of classic jazz, modernist blues, and funky hip-hop, infused with themes related to Black diaspora, with a magnetic reach that appealed to consumers of the abstract.
—Ime Ekpo, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Grand Junction and Palisade Winemakers on the Western Slope are putting our state on the map for unique sparkling wines that range from fizzy and funky pét-nats to vinos produced in Charmat tanks.
—Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Funky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/funky. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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