funky
1[ fuhng-kee ]
adjective,funk·i·er, funk·i·est.
overcome with great fear; terrified.
Origin of funky
1Other definitions for funky (2 of 2)
funky2
[ fuhng-kee ]
adjective,funk·i·er, funk·i·est.
Jazz. having an earthy, blues-based quality or character.
having an offensive smell; evil-smelling; foul.
Origin of funky
2Other words from funky
- funk·i·ly, adverb
- funk·i·ness, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for funky (1 of 2)
funky1
/ (ˈfʌŋkɪ) /
adjectivefunkier or funkiest informal
(of music) passionate, soulful; of or pertaining to funk
authentic; earthy
stylish and exciting; cool: funky jeans
Origin of funky
1C20: from funk ², perhaps alluding to music that was smelly, that is, earthy (like the early blues)
British Dictionary definitions for funky (2 of 2)
funky2
/ (ˈfʌŋkɪ) /
adjectivefunkier or funkiest
slang, mainly US evil-smelling; foul
Origin of funky
2C18: from funk ²
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