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funkiness

  • a word derived from funky.

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We hear the underdog aesthetic term rasquachismo used to describe these early impromptu performances: essentially a colorful funkiness, “so funky that nothing can undermine you,” Valdez says.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 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

Honestly, “Boytrouble” is a pretty forgettable tune, elastic funkiness or no.

From Seattle Times Nov. 1, 2022

The idea had become the subject of much public debate, its funkiness catnip for fans and media.

From Washington Post Dec. 15, 2021

In short, how to get rid of the funkiness.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison