funky
1 Americanadjective
adjective
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Jazz. having an earthy, blues-based quality or character.
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having an offensive smell; evil-smelling; foul.
adjective
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(of music) passionate, soulful; of or pertaining to funk
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authentic; earthy
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stylish and exciting; cool
funky jeans
adjective
Other Word Forms
- funkily adverb
- funkiness noun
Etymology
Origin of funky1
First recorded in 1830–40; funk 1 + -y 1
Origin of funky2
Example Sentences
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At the time she didn’t know what was causing pain in her right leg and the intense itching on her arms, legs and torso — or why her handwriting had “gone funky.”
From Los Angeles Times
In a funky rendition of “Oh Happy Day,” for instance, the director augments the Sweet Inspirations’ original backing vocals with the newly recorded voices of a gospel choir from Nashville.
From Los Angeles Times
The album’s opener, “What Can I Say,” is a rollicking, danceable breakup song fortified by a sharp backbeat, funky bassline and synthesizer strings.
Altadena has been called artsy and a bit funky and architecturally varied, but it was celebrated for three things in particular:
From Los Angeles Times
Angela looked as if she could run a marathon—even in those funky high heels she was wearing.
From Literature
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