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 WebSydney 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
The Annie comes in a stable of classic colors as well as some fun and funky patterns, but my personal favorite is the classic Sequoia hue, which can be shined up for a night out or be worn out on a trail ride.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 29 Mar. 2024
Though the Gap Band’s chart success began to wane by the late 1980s and 1990s, their funky songs gained a robust second life during that period when they were heavily sampled and covered by everyone from Snoop Dogg, Nas and Ice Cube to Tyler, the Creator and Mary J. Blige.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2024
Lawrence finished off her look with a pair of funky black rectangular sunglasses with yellow lenses.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2024
The eccentric home has a warm and funky vibe and is filled with an eye-popping array of multicolored artwork, much of it created by the couple themselves.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2024
Though the music began to change in the late ’80s, the predominant vibe into the early ’90s was still funky, fresh fun.
—Amy Dubois Barnett, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2024
Adjective
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
The Annie comes in a stable of classic colors as well as some fun and funky patterns, but my personal favorite is the classic Sequoia hue, which can be shined up for a night out or be worn out on a trail ride.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 29 Mar. 2024
Though the Gap Band’s chart success began to wane by the late 1980s and 1990s, their funky songs gained a robust second life during that period when they were heavily sampled and covered by everyone from Snoop Dogg, Nas and Ice Cube to Tyler, the Creator and Mary J. Blige.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2024
Lawrence finished off her look with a pair of funky black rectangular sunglasses with yellow lenses.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2024
The eccentric home has a warm and funky vibe and is filled with an eye-popping array of multicolored artwork, much of it created by the couple themselves.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 27 Mar. 2024
Though the music began to change in the late ’80s, the predominant vibe into the early ’90s was still funky, fresh fun.
—Amy Dubois Barnett, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Funky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/funky. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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