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funky
US/ˈfəŋki/
UK/fˈʌŋki/
Definitions
01music style
adj. having a strong, rhythmic beat that makes you want to dance.
adj. relating to or reminiscent of funk music, characterized by a strong rhythmic groove and prominent bass lines.
“The band played a funky bass line that got everyone on the dance floor.”
“The producer added a funky drum loop to the track to give it more energy and a distinct seventies feel.”
02cool and unusual
adj. stylish in a way that is unusual, colorful, or creative.
adj. fashionable in an unconventional, eccentric, or offbeat manner.
“She wore a funky pair of glasses with bright purple frames.”
“The boutique is famous for its funky interior design, featuring neon lights and vintage furniture from various decades.”
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03smelling bad
adj. having a strong and unpleasant smell.
adj. having a foul, stale, or offensive odour, often associated with sweat or decay.
“The gym bag started to smell a bit funky after he left it in the car.”
“The milk in the fridge had a funky scent, so I decided it was safer to throw it away.”
Informal · Slang
04strange or wrong
adj. not working correctly or feeling a bit strange.
adj. functioning improperly or appearing suspicious; not quite right in quality or state.
“My computer is acting funky today and keeps restarting for no reason.”
“The engine started making a funky noise during the long drive, which made me worry about the transmission.”
Informal · American English
Etymology
From funk + -y.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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