funky meaning

UK /ˈfʌŋki/ US /ˈfʌŋki/ 2 syllables

funky (adjective): offensively malodorous.

funky has 4 meanings in this dictionary.

funky as an adjective

  1. offensively malodorous
    • a foul odor
    • the kitchen smelled really funky

    Synonyms: fetid, foetid, foul, foul-smelling, noisome, smelly, stinking, ill-scented

    Similar: malodorous

  2. (of jazz) having the soulful feeling of early blues

    Synonyms: low-down

    Similar: emotional

    Related forms: funk

  3. stylish and modern in an unconventional way
    • she likes funky clothes
    • we did it all in black and white in a very funky sixties style

    Similar: unconventional

  4. in a state of cowardly fright

    Similar: cowardly

How to pronounce funky

funky is pronounced /ˈfʌŋki/ in British English and /ˈfʌŋki/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with funky

Scrabble score: 15 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with FU · words ending in KY · 5-letter words

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