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| funk·y [ fúngkee ] (comparative funk·i·er, superlative funk·i·est) |
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1. smelly: with a strong unpleasant odor
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slang
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2. casual: down-to-earth and informal, sometimes in ways seen as lacking style or as tasteless
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slang
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 These clothes are too funky to wear to work.
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3. fashion unconventional: offbeat, creative, and novel
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informal
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 a return to the funky styles of the 1970s
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4. music like blues: resembling blues music
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slang
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5. music like funk music: with the backbeat and rhythmic bass typical of funk music
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6. U.S. uncomfortable: causing discomfort or unease
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slang
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 Since we grounded him, any conversation has been pretty funky.
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| [Mid-20th century. <funk3] |
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 funk·i·ly adverb |
 funk·i·ness noun |
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