American English pronunciation

How to pronounce funky

IPA transcription: ['fʌŋki]

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Adjective

  • offensively malodorous

    “a foul odor”

    “the kitchen smelled really funky”

  • (of jazz) having the soulful feeling of early blues

  • 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”

  • 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'.