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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Hannah Benson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
Whitewater Ski Resort requires a bit of an extra drive off the Powder Highway loop, but the snow (and the funky city of Nelson) is well worth the drive.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 25 Nov. 2024
For a funky alternative, check out the Human Horse Races instead.
—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
Arizona State Fair showcases new funky foods every year with portion sizes to feed a family of four.
—Becky Bartkowski, The Arizona Republic, 25 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Past the chilled reds, crisp whites and funky oranges, a squiggly arrow pointing down a staircase directs wine enthusiasts and comedy fans alike.
—Hannah Benson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
Whitewater Ski Resort requires a bit of an extra drive off the Powder Highway loop, but the snow (and the funky city of Nelson) is well worth the drive.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 25 Nov. 2024
For a funky alternative, check out the Human Horse Races instead.
—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
Arizona State Fair showcases new funky foods every year with portion sizes to feed a family of four.
—Becky Bartkowski, The Arizona Republic, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Funky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/funky. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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