Synonyms of funky

funky

adjective

1

as in bizarre

different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion

a funky antique shop that reflects the owner's decidedly eccentric taste

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bizarre
• funny
• strange
• weird
• odd
• curious
• peculiar
• erratic
• eccentric
• remarkable
• crazy
• unusual
• quirky
• unique
• wacky
• abnormal
• kooky
• offbeat
• quaint
• kinky
• screwy
• off-the-wall
• wild
• queer
• outlandish
• unconventional
• out-of-the-way
• outré
• far-out
• way-out
• uncommon
• off-kilter
• rum
• rare
• cranky
• weirdo
• queerish
• outrageous
• fantastic
• bizarro
• extraordinary
• spaced-out
• outstanding
• freaky
• flaky
• striking
• freakish
• freak
• shocking
• noticeable
• aberrant
• atypical
• prominent
• phenomenal
• conspicuous
• out-there
• phantasmagoric
• idiosyncratic
• notable
• singular
• salient
• unorthodox
• puzzling
• perplexing
• unwonted
• baffling
• nonconformist
• atrocious
• confounding
• crotchety
• bewildering
• mystifying
• uncustomary
• addlepated
• nonmainstream

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• normal
• typical
• usual
• ordinary
• standard
• average
• garden
• prosaic
• routine
• everyday
• conventional
• conservative
• commonplace
• familiar
• unremarkable
• run-of-the-mill
• unexceptional
• predictable
• workaday
• regular
• common
• conformist
• frequent
• expected
• customary
• habitual
• knee-jerk
• wonted

2

as in ripe

having an unpleasant smell

a funky pair of old socks lying on the locker room floor

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ripe
• stinking
• strong
• disgusting
• stinky
• filthy
• foul
• smelly
• fusty
• dirty
• malodorous
• musty
• fetid
• rotted
• rotting
• noisome
• frowsy
• reeking
• rotten
• reeky
• frowsty
• bad
• nasty
• stenchy
• rank
• vile
• putrid
• revolting
• repulsive
• spoiled
• offensive
• stale
• skunky
• rancid
• decaying
• decayed
• noxious
• spoiling
• decomposed
• decomposing
• odorous
• odoriferous
• odiferous

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sweet
• aromatic
• fragrant
• scented
• savory
• perfumed
• redolent
• ambrosial
• spicy
• woodsy
• flowery
• fruity

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of funky

Clements sets the scene with lively pop music and excellent period-specific costuming, though darkness lurks beneath the funky 1970s groove. — Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 13 Sep. 2026

And yes, Rice’s funky shotgun option offense might take a minute to diagnose. — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

One guest doubled-down on the color’s funky appeal, pairing a bright green top with a zebra-print midi skirt. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 10 Sep. 2026

Our friends also welcomed the way chef-owner Mychael Bonner cozied up the cavernous room by cutting off the back half with screens and setting the front with multihued art, dangling plants, and funky pendant chandeliers casting a soft light. — John Kessler, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026