Funky Definition

fŭngkē
funkier, funkiest
adjective
funkier, funkiest
Frightened; panicky.
American Heritage
Smelly; musty.
Webster's New World
Having an earthy quality or style derived from early blues or gospel music.
Webster's New World

Of or characteristic of funk.

Webster's New World
Having a strong, unpleasant odor, especially the odor of the unwashed human body.
A funky locker room.
American Heritage

Other Word Forms of Funky

Adjective

Base Form:
funky
Comparative:
funkier
Superlative:
funkiest

Origin of Funky

  • funk +‎ -y

    From Wiktionary

  • funk –y

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From funk

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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