funky
pronunciation
How to pronounce funky in British English:
UK [fʌŋki]
How to pronounce funky in American English:
US [ˈfʌŋki]
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- Adjective:
- offensively malodorous
- (of jazz) having the soulful feeling of early blues
- in a state of cowardly fright
Word Origin
- funky (adj.)
- 1784, "old, musty," in reference to cheeses, then "repulsive," from funk (n.2) + -y (2). It began to develop an approving sense in jazz slang c. 1900, probably on the notion of "earthy, strong, deeply felt." Funky also was used early 20c. by white writers in reference to body odor allegedly peculiar to blacks. The word reached wider popularity c. 1954 (it was defined in "Time" magazine, Nov. 8, 1954) and in the 1960s acquired a broad slang sense of "fine, stylish, excellent."
Example
- 1. Funky fashions is the worst .
- 2. Colab transformed the simple co-op into a funky , buzz-worthy project .
- 3. They unceremoniously seal yume up , still wearing her funky costume .
- 4. Dude lays down some very funky grooves , you know ?
- 5. Single beds line rooms painted with funky murals : think a jungle scene , andy warhol-inspired pop art , a pink cityscape .