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funky

1

[ fuhng-kee ]

adjective

, funk·i·er, funk·i·est.
  1. overcome with great fear; terrified.


funky

2

[ fuhng-kee ]

adjective

, funk·i·er, funk·i·est.
  1. Jazz. having an earthy, blues-based quality or character.
  2. having an offensive smell; evil-smelling; foul.

funky

1

/ ˈfʌŋkɪ /

adjective

  1. (of music) passionate, soulful; of or pertaining to funk
  2. authentic; earthy
  3. stylish and exciting; cool

    funky jeans



funky

2

/ ˈfʌŋkɪ /

adjective

  1. slang.
    evil-smelling; foul

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Other Words From

  • funki·ly adverb
  • funki·ness noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of funky1

First recorded in 1830–40; funk 1 + -y 1

Origin of funky2

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10; funk 2 + -y 1

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Word History and Origins

Origin of funky1

C20: from funk ², perhaps alluding to music that was smelly, that is, earthy (like the early blues)

Origin of funky2

C18: from funk ²

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Example Sentences

But damn, the music is catchy—a neo-soul aural assault of horns, electro swirls, yelps, funky basslines, and harmonized vocals.

But the occasion is even more special when you can cheers with some funky flutes.

There is now a funky waterside café set up between the pillars for an alternative fashion getaway.

Marky Mark (you know, from Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch), was the recipient of the Generation Award.

A black dude in the grandstand behind Seiler began a funky dance in the aisle, wildly thrashing about in a cream-colored suit.

Each knew the other wasn't going to be the first to admit that he was funky.

Even Tiny catches on after a while, because I see him put down that funky old pistol I gave him that he's been loving up.

Do you know, Cicely, I've always had a funky feeling that if I ever proposed my glass eye would drop out!

There was such a thing as funk; but there was nothing to make that fellow funky in any special way.

Some of our beaters were funky, I believe, and gave the bear a wide berth I feel sure, otherwise we must have had better sport.

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