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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Sara Bliss, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
India describes her style as fresh, funky, loose and charismatic.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 31 Mar. 2025
Known for being one of the largest outdoor markets in Texas, with 490 booths spread across 20 acres, this event is a trove of antiques, locally made products, and all manner of funky oddities.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
He’s known for his funky delivery, which includes a low arm slot and no leg kick, just a side step.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
On the first Sunday of every month from October to May, roughly 200 vendors set up all kinds of colorful, sleek wares, including retro furniture, funky art, and ’60s glassware, plus vintage clothing and jewelry.
—Sara Bliss, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
India describes her style as fresh, funky, loose and charismatic.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 31 Mar. 2025
Known for being one of the largest outdoor markets in Texas, with 490 booths spread across 20 acres, this event is a trove of antiques, locally made products, and all manner of funky oddities.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
He’s known for his funky delivery, which includes a low arm slot and no leg kick, just a side step.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 26 Mar. 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 14 Apr. 2025.
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