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 …—
Pauline Kael
Pauline Kael
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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Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 9 Dec. 2024
The result is a gently sparkling wine, which can express funkier flavors thanks to the natural yeasts.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 9 Dec. 2024
Espace Niemeyer, the funky headquarters of the French Communist Party in Paris, was host to an event Thursday night that incited materialist proclivities.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024
The popular genre of online multiplayer gameplay is known for colorful graphics, customizable skins, and funky dance moves.
—Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
His thumping drums require elaborate sound systems; his basslines are shiny yet still funky; his sample flips bring new life out of throwbacks.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 9 Dec. 2024
The result is a gently sparkling wine, which can express funkier flavors thanks to the natural yeasts.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 9 Dec. 2024
Espace Niemeyer, the funky headquarters of the French Communist Party in Paris, was host to an event Thursday night that incited materialist proclivities.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 6 Dec. 2024
The popular genre of online multiplayer gameplay is known for colorful graphics, customizable skins, and funky dance moves.
—Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Funky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/funky. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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