funky
2[ fuhng-kee ]
/ ˈfʌŋ ki /
adjective, funk·i·er, funk·i·est.
Jazz. having an earthy, blues-based quality or character.
having an offensive smell; evil-smelling; foul.
Words nearby funky
funk, funk hole, funked, funkia, funkster, funky, funnel, funnel cake, funnel cap, funnel chest, funnel cloud
OTHER WORDS FROM funky
funk·i·ly, adverbfunk·i·ness, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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Examples from the Web for funkiness
This waste of time and effort was largely due to funkiness on my part, and there was no necessity for it.
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British Dictionary definitions for funkiness (1 of 2)
funky1
/ (ˈfʌŋkɪ) /
adjective funkier or funkiest informal
(of music) passionate, soulful; of or pertaining to funk
authentic; earthy
stylish and exciting; coolfunky jeans
Word Origin for funky
C20: from funk ², perhaps alluding to music that was smelly, that is, earthy (like the early blues)
British Dictionary definitions for funkiness (2 of 2)
funky2
/ (ˈfʌŋkɪ) /
adjective funkier or funkiest
slang, mainly US evil-smelling; foul
Word Origin for funky
C18: from funk ²
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