funky

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[ fuhng-kee ]
/ ˈfʌŋ ki /

adjective, funk·i·er, funk·i·est.

Jazz. having an earthy, blues-based quality or character.
having an offensive smell; evil-smelling; foul.

Origin of funky

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An Americanism dating back to 1905–10; funk2 + -y1

OTHER WORDS FROM funky

funk·i·ly, adverb funk·i·ness, noun

Words nearby funky

funk, funk hole, funked, funkia, funkster, funky, funnel, funnel cake, funnel cap, funnel chest, funnel cloud

Example sentences from the Web for funkiness

  • This waste of time and effort was largely due to funkiness on my part, and there was no necessity for it.

    Down the Columbia |Lewis R. Freeman

British Dictionary definitions for funkiness (1 of 2)

funky 1
/ (ˈfʌŋkɪ) /

adjective funkier or funkiest informal

(of music) passionate, soulful; of or pertaining to funk
authentic; earthy
stylish and exciting; cool funky jeans

Word Origin for funky

C20: from funk ², perhaps alluding to music that was smelly, that is, earthy (like the early blues)

British Dictionary definitions for funkiness (2 of 2)

funky 2
/ (ˈfʌŋkɪ) /

adjective funkier or funkiest

slang, mainly US evil-smelling; foul

Word Origin for funky

C18: from funk ²