What is "funky" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does funky mean in English? Meaning of funky definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "funky" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "funky": offensively malodorous

Adjective

  • Meaning: offensively malodorous
  • Example: a foul odor the kitchen smelled really funky
  • Synonyms: fetid foetid foul foul-smelling funky ill-scented noisome smelly stinking
  • Similar: ill-smelling malodorous malodourous stinky unpleasant-smelling
  • Meaning of "funky": (of jazz) having the soulful feeling of early blues

    Adjective

  • Meaning: (of jazz) having the soulful feeling of early blues
  • Synonyms: funky low-down
  • Similar: emotional
  • Meaning of "funky": stylish and modern in an unconventional way

    Adjective

  • Meaning: stylish and modern in an unconventional way
  • Example: she likes funky clothes we did it all in black and white in a very funky sixties style
  • Synonyms: funky
  • Similar: unconventional
  • Meaning of "funky": in a state of cowardly fright

    Adjective

  • Meaning: in a state of cowardly fright
  • Synonyms: funky
  • Similar: cowardly fearful
  • Adjective: (US, slang) offbeat, unconventional or eccentric.(US, slang) Not quite right; of questionable quality; not appropriate to the context.(slang, UK, US) cool; great; excellent 1989, inCider magazine (volume 7) Eight-bit Arkanoid is a funky game — not as sexy as its 16-bit sister, but fun to spend time with. I'm hooked. 2001, ELLEgirl magazine (Autumn 2001, page 127) I love high heels, and these were totally funky! The coolest part: They actually let me take 'em home! 2006, Sue Cook, Claire Crompton, Quick to Stitch Cross Stitch Cards (page 60) What every teenage driver desires: a fab, funky car and freedom!1989, inCider magazine (volume 7) Eight-bit Arkanoid is a funky game — not as sexy as its 16-bit sister, but fun to spend time with. I'm hooked.2001, ELLEgirl magazine (Autumn 2001, page 127) I love high heels, and these were totally funky! The coolest part: They actually let me take 'em home!2006, Sue Cook, Claire Crompton, Quick to Stitch Cross Stitch Cards (page 60) What every teenage driver desires: a fab, funky car and freedom!Having or relating to the smell of funk.(music) relating to or reminiscent of various genres of African American music.(UK, slang, dated) Relating to, or characterized by, great fear, or funking.
  • Synonyms:

    hip, earthy, fashionable, modish, unconventional,

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    funky in English: funky
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