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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Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2025
It’s made with little or no intervention, letting the grapes and wild yeasts create wines that are bold, funky, and full of character.
—Teddy Minford, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2025
Purists may turn up their noses, but our inner child loves their funky flavors.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2025
Plus, a fun and funky craft cocktail list with many of them just $7 during the soft opening happy hour (5-7pm).
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 31 Jan. 2025
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Other picks from the line that offer great casual travel shirt options include the Tie-front Shirt and a funky, multi-colored Patchwork Shirt, both by Bruce Glen.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2025
It’s made with little or no intervention, letting the grapes and wild yeasts create wines that are bold, funky, and full of character.
—Teddy Minford, Vogue, 18 Feb. 2025
Purists may turn up their noses, but our inner child loves their funky flavors.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2025
Plus, a fun and funky craft cocktail list with many of them just $7 during the soft opening happy hour (5-7pm).
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Funky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/funky. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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