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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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025
Wearing a lacy red bodysuit, Lipa brought energy and flair to the funky track, which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became Daft Punk’s first top 5 hit.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 17 May 2025
Avoid Wonky Stuff: The settlor in this case did a bunch of funky stuff with the trust assets.
—Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Sip and sample wine while strolling along River Run Village and grooving to the funky beats of talented jazz musicians like Dotsero and Gregory Goodloe.
—Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 14 May 2025
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Adjective
The funky bright teal color gives off just the right amount of extra warmth while dining alfresco.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025
Wearing a lacy red bodysuit, Lipa brought energy and flair to the funky track, which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became Daft Punk’s first top 5 hit.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 17 May 2025
Avoid Wonky Stuff: The settlor in this case did a bunch of funky stuff with the trust assets.
—Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Sip and sample wine while strolling along River Run Village and grooving to the funky beats of talented jazz musicians like Dotsero and Gregory Goodloe.
—Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 14 May 2025
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“Funky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/funky. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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