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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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Still thinking this is all some funky sponsorship and not really high fashion?
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 29 May 2025
Outside of a fluke infield single from Jo Adell, Neto’s home run was all the Angels mustered against the funky, sidearm delivery of the New York southpaw through six innings.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
The clearance section is chock-full of funky accessories, including shoes, jewelry, and even a handbag that looks like a teddy bear.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2025
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Adjective
It is designed to showcase the funky, ester-rich character of classic Jamaican rum.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Still thinking this is all some funky sponsorship and not really high fashion?
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 29 May 2025
Outside of a fluke infield single from Jo Adell, Neto’s home run was all the Angels mustered against the funky, sidearm delivery of the New York southpaw through six innings.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
The clearance section is chock-full of funky accessories, including shoes, jewelry, and even a handbag that looks like a teddy bear.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 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 5 Jun. 2025.
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