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funky

funk·y [ fúngkee ] (comparative funk·i·er, superlative funk·i·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. smelly: with a strong unpleasant odor ( slang )

2. casual: down-to-earth and informal, sometimes in ways seen as lacking style or as tasteless ( slang )
These clothes are too funky to wear to work.

3. fashion unconventional: offbeat, creative, and novel ( informal )
a return to the funky styles of the 1970s

4. music like blues: resembling blues music ( slang )

5. music like funk music: with the backbeat and rhythmic bass typical of funk music

6. U.S. uncomfortable: causing discomfort or unease ( slang )
Since we grounded him, any conversation has been pretty funky.

[Mid-20th century. <funk3]

funk·i·ly adverb
funk·i·ness noun
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