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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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
At first, the team, along with Mars’ band the Hooligans, explored funkier, more uptempo directions, but nothing seemed to match the emotional power of Mars’ lyrics.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026
The funky corner building is painted with vivid brown and yellow stripes.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
The webcam also supports the funky Desk View feature, which gives you a top-down vantage point, similar to a document camera, but without having to adjust the camera position or plug in anything extra.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
There’s a great wine list that runs the gamut from traditional to funky orange, and cocktails are fresh and punchy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026
At first, the team, along with Mars’ band the Hooligans, explored funkier, more uptempo directions, but nothing seemed to match the emotional power of Mars’ lyrics.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026
The funky corner building is painted with vivid brown and yellow stripes.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
The webcam also supports the funky Desk View feature, which gives you a top-down vantage point, similar to a document camera, but without having to adjust the camera position or plug in anything extra.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Funky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/funky. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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