adj
funky
fuhng-kee
adj
1
Unconventional, quirky, or stylishly offbeat.
"She wore a funky pair of mismatched earrings to the party."
"The café had a funky decor with mismatched furniture and neon signs."
2
Having an unpleasant or strong smell.
"Something in the fridge was starting to smell funky."
3
Relating to or reminiscent of funk music.
"The bassline gave the track a funky groove."
How to Use Funky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCool and quirky in style, or (in a different use) simply smelling bad — the meaning depends heavily on context.
Common pairings
funky style
funky smell
funky beat
Word Forms
funkier comparative, more funky comparative, funkiest superlative, most funky superlative
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Etymology
From "funk" plus the adjective suffix "-y."