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Definition of Funky
1. Adjective. Offensively malodorous. "The kitchen smelled really funky"
Similar to: Ill-smelling, Malodorous, Malodourous, Stinky, Unpleasant-smelling
Derivative terms: Fetidness, Foulness, Noisomeness, Smell
2. Adjective. (of jazz) having the soulful feeling of early blues.
3. Adjective. Stylish and modern in an unconventional way. "We did it all in black and white in a very funky sixties style"
4. Adjective. In a state of cowardly fright.
Definition of Funky
1. a. Pertaining to, or characterized by, great fear, or funking.
Definition of Funky
1. Adjective. (US slang) offbeat, unconventional or eccentric. ¹
2. Adjective. (US slang) Not quite right; of questionable quality; not appropriate to the context. ¹
3. Adjective. (slang UK US) cool; great; excellent ¹
4. Adjective. Having or relating to the smell of funk. ¹
5. Adjective. (music) relating to or reminiscent of various genres of African American music. ¹
6. Adjective. (UK slang dated) Relating to, or characterized by, great fear, or funking. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Funky
1. having an offensive odor [adj FUNKIER, FUNKIEST] : FUNKILY [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Funky
Literary usage of Funky
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Making the Most of Small Groups: Differentiation for All by Debbie Diller (2007)
"Look at "funky chunks" chart and review these. ... Have kids record new words
with funky chunks by the phonics pattern (one pattern per page). stab in the ..."
2. Belgravia by Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1880)
"It seems to me, Lovell, you are rather funky of the picquet.' ' You are quite
mistaken,' answered the Major coolly ; ' I am not funky of you at any game ..."
3. Personal Finance by Robert S. Rosefsky (2001)
"We've found a funky old cottage about twenty miles out of town right on the lake.
... It would cost a lot more than our funky bungalow, and we'd really be ..."
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