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
Examples of funky in a Sentence
Adjective (2)
a funky antique shop that reflects the owner's decidedly eccentric taste
a funky pair of old socks lying on the locker room floor
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Adjective
As promised by our intrepid TJ’s correspondent Alex Beggs, the crust was pleasantly puffy, and the onion flavor was just funky enough.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
These funky new qLDPC codes come in many forms, and choosing which one to use typically involves a tradeoff.
—Quanta Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
For Coachella, experiment with funky belts, headpieces, and sunglasses.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
For example, Yankees reliever Tim Hill is a funky side-armer.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Funky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/funky. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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