American English pronunciation
How to pronounce funky
IPA transcription: ['fʌŋki]
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Adjective
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offensively malodorous
“a foul odor”
“the kitchen smelled really funky”
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(of jazz) having the soulful feeling of early blues
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stylish and modern in an unconventional way
“she likes funky clothes”
“we did it all in black and white in a very funky sixties style”
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in a state of cowardly fright
Usage examples
- Notably, past performers include the Funky Meters, Doctor John, Irma Thomas and The Rascals.
- Funky is later featured in many issues of Mister Miracle's own series.
- It's supposed to look funky, look different.
- Bowers' theme for the evening was 'funky, cool and fashionable'.