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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Together, this trio is wonderfully melty, funky, and savory.
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Adjective
There’s Chateau de Fère and Les Crayères, which is very imposing and old-fashioned; a couple of very nice funky little boutique hotels (including one owned by the Selosse family who make amazing, and amazingly priced, grower Champagne) and lots of good chambres d'hôtes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
So, shop some more fun, funky flares from Frame, NYDJ, and Mavi below.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 1 June 2026
Together, this trio is wonderfully melty, funky, and savory.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
Well, starting later this week, the jetstream is going to get all sorts of funky and bent out of shape.
—Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 27 May 2026
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“Funky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/funky. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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