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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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
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The last is a raicilla with a pungent nose and a fruity, funky flavor.
—M. Carrie Allan, Washington Post, 28 Apr. 2026
Taylor Swift, Sandra Bullock, Jimmy Fallon, Kerry Washington and other famous figures have all experienced the same awkward phases and funky fashion fads of their time — and these nostalgic memories show up best in their prom photos.
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Adjective
Despite that uniquely funky pitch he is known for, Waldron’s success is predicated on his fastball command.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Top Food Stops Artsy and funky—that’s Yellow Springs, a small Ohio town packed with food choices.
—Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
The last is a raicilla with a pungent nose and a fruity, funky flavor.
—M. Carrie Allan, Washington Post, 28 Apr. 2026
Taylor Swift, Sandra Bullock, Jimmy Fallon, Kerry Washington and other famous figures have all experienced the same awkward phases and funky fashion fads of their time — and these nostalgic memories show up best in their prom photos.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Funky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/funky. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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