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funky

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈfʌŋki/

funky means: Having the strong, lively beat found in funk and related styles of music.

adjective

FUNK MUSICB2

Having the strong, lively beat found in funk and related styles of music.

  • I love that funky beat.
  • The band played a funky dance track.
  • Her funky bass line got everyone moving.

Common phrases: funky beat, funky bass, funky music

BAD SMELLC1

Having an unpleasant smell.

  • These shoes smell funky.
  • There was a funky smell in the fridge.
  • He left his funky socks beside the bed.

Similar words: smelly, stinky

Opposites: fragrant

Common phrases: funky smell, smell funky, funky socks

Questions about funky

What does funky mean?

Having the strong, lively beat found in funk and related styles of music.

What is funky in other languages?

Türkçe: funk tarzında · Español: funky · Français: funky · Deutsch: funkig · Italiano: funky · 日本語: ファンキーな

How do you pronounce funky?

It is pronounced /ˈfʌŋki/.

How do you use funky in a sentence?

I love that funky beat. The band played a funky dance track.

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