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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Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
The Better Homes & Gardens melamine collection at Walmart is not short on new additions, so consider options like these 17-ounce stemmed wine glasses, serving trays, cereal bowls that are equally as perfect for ice cream, and funky straws ready to dress up a drink.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025
This funky interpretation on a standard lounge chair leans into elegant resin wicker curves inspired by palm-leaf baskets.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 11 Apr. 2025
The ingredient has a funky, umami-rich flavor that makes a great substitute for cheese but also plays well with real-deal dairy.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 11 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
On offense, a funky game plan placed him out wide, sometimes on either side of the field, but mostly was designed to create space around Bassett near the opposing box to generate offense.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
The Better Homes & Gardens melamine collection at Walmart is not short on new additions, so consider options like these 17-ounce stemmed wine glasses, serving trays, cereal bowls that are equally as perfect for ice cream, and funky straws ready to dress up a drink.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025
This funky interpretation on a standard lounge chair leans into elegant resin wicker curves inspired by palm-leaf baskets.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 11 Apr. 2025
The ingredient has a funky, umami-rich flavor that makes a great substitute for cheese but also plays well with real-deal dairy.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for funky
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“Funky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/funky. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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