funky 1 |ˈfə ng kē|
adjective ( funkier , funkiest ) informal
1 (of music) having or using a strong dance rhythm, in particular that of funk : some excellent funky beats.
• modern and stylish in an unconventional or striking way : she likes wearing funky clothes.
2 strongly musty : cooked greens make the kitchen smell really funky.
DERIVATIVES
funkily |ˈfu ng kəlē| adverb
funkiness noun
ORIGIN late 18th cent.(in the sense [smelling strong or bad] ): from funk 2 .
funky 2
adjective ( funkier , funkiest ) Brit., archaic or informal
frightened, panicky, or cowardly.
ORIGIN mid 19th cent.: from funk 1 .
Thesaurus
funky
adjective
1 Shannah liked funky music groovy, bluesy, jazzy, syncopated.
2 funky clothing cool, trendy, fashionable, hip, supercool.
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