funky
adjective
overcome with great fear; terrified.
funkiness
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a word derived from
funky.
Example Sentences
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The electric piano and loping groove on “Insignificant Other” give it the loose funkiness of Billy Preston, with a bit of rock crunch on the chorus.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
Rountree’s interdisciplinary “sessions” run from the musically sophisticated and accomplished to ad hoc and participatory funkiness, less designed to change minds than to relieve democracy anxiety.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026
There was a hint of funkiness in the field, albeit an overhang from Root's first spell as captain.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
“Of course, it’s not the same, but its funkiness kind of brings a familiarity to her work,” she added.
From New York Times ● Apr. 25, 2023
In short, how to get rid of the funkiness.
From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison
