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
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
Recent Examples on the WebAmanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 8 May 2024
The Mass Ave and Fountain Square cultural districts maintain a wealth of trendy shops, eclectic restaurants and funky music venues.
—Amy Lynch, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2024
Rather than reaching for generic shears, spades, and rakes, this three-piece set has a funky, modern pattern that will bring some additional color to your mother’s gardening.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 8 May 2024
It’s got some super funky, like classic funk tones on it.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 6 May 2024
Steve Madden Mona Sandal This pick from Steve Madden is a trendy, funky twist on a strappy sandal.
—Kayla Blanton, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024
The Lafayette Patchwork is bold and funky, and a great option for remodeling your space.
—Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 2 May 2024
But Windows laptops have all the weird and funky form factors that would directly benefit from a chip that competes with Apple Silicon on power, performance, and thermals.
—Joanna Nelius, The Verge, 24 Apr. 2024
Rather than self-serve soft drinks or salty snacks, the bodega contains an artisan wine club with bottles featuring crisp, funky labels, $10 miso potato chip chocolate bars, a $24 bottle of olive oil, various colorful incense, sage and crystals.
—Morgan Fischer, The Arizona Republic, 22 Apr. 2024
Adjective
Be sure to check out Jillian Mayer’s glasswork and sculptures, Jen Clay’s funky textiles and Juana Valdes’ renowned pieces on race, gender and transnationalism.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 8 May 2024
The Mass Ave and Fountain Square cultural districts maintain a wealth of trendy shops, eclectic restaurants and funky music venues.
—Amy Lynch, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2024
Rather than reaching for generic shears, spades, and rakes, this three-piece set has a funky, modern pattern that will bring some additional color to your mother’s gardening.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 8 May 2024
It’s got some super funky, like classic funk tones on it.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 6 May 2024
Steve Madden Mona Sandal This pick from Steve Madden is a trendy, funky twist on a strappy sandal.
—Kayla Blanton, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024
The Lafayette Patchwork is bold and funky, and a great option for remodeling your space.
—Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 2 May 2024
But Windows laptops have all the weird and funky form factors that would directly benefit from a chip that competes with Apple Silicon on power, performance, and thermals.
—Joanna Nelius, The Verge, 24 Apr. 2024
Rather than self-serve soft drinks or salty snacks, the bodega contains an artisan wine club with bottles featuring crisp, funky labels, $10 miso potato chip chocolate bars, a $24 bottle of olive oil, various colorful incense, sage and crystals.
—Morgan Fischer, The Arizona Republic, 22 Apr. 2024
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“Funky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/funky. Accessed 13 May. 2024.
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