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
Recent Examples on the WebJoanna Nelius, The Verge, 24 Apr. 2024
Rather than self-serve soft drinks or salty snacks, the bodega contains an artisan wine club with bottles featuring crisp, funky labels, $10 miso potato chip chocolate bars, a $24 bottle of olive oil, various colorful incense, sage and crystals.
—Morgan Fischer, The Arizona Republic, 22 Apr. 2024
The expansive main hall, with its scented candles, stained glass windows and deep pile carpets, reminded Ronson of a decidedly funky church.
—Jordan Runtagh, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2024
The venues are just as broad, ranging from funky 2020 Arts + Archives in the Westlake district to Frankie in Boyle Heights to UCLA.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2024
Ceilings soar to 12 feet; gigantic windows flood the rooms with natural light; and a funky yet liveable floor plan is unlike anything else in New York.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2024
The rapper/singer will open the Gobi stage with his signature Afro-Caribbean beats, and if the name didn’t already tell you as much, expect a truly funky performance.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2024
Rookery is another essential stop, with its funky burgers inspired by the Peach State.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
The Black Keys on the L.A. hangout that led to their funky new album.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Adjective
But Windows laptops have all the weird and funky form factors that would directly benefit from a chip that competes with Apple Silicon on power, performance, and thermals.
—Joanna Nelius, The Verge, 24 Apr. 2024
Rather than self-serve soft drinks or salty snacks, the bodega contains an artisan wine club with bottles featuring crisp, funky labels, $10 miso potato chip chocolate bars, a $24 bottle of olive oil, various colorful incense, sage and crystals.
—Morgan Fischer, The Arizona Republic, 22 Apr. 2024
The expansive main hall, with its scented candles, stained glass windows and deep pile carpets, reminded Ronson of a decidedly funky church.
—Jordan Runtagh, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2024
The venues are just as broad, ranging from funky 2020 Arts + Archives in the Westlake district to Frankie in Boyle Heights to UCLA.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2024
Ceilings soar to 12 feet; gigantic windows flood the rooms with natural light; and a funky yet liveable floor plan is unlike anything else in New York.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2024
The rapper/singer will open the Gobi stage with his signature Afro-Caribbean beats, and if the name didn’t already tell you as much, expect a truly funky performance.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2024
Rookery is another essential stop, with its funky burgers inspired by the Peach State.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
The Black Keys on the L.A. hangout that led to their funky new album.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024
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“Funky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/funky. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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