funky

Definitions


[ˈfʌŋki], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- (of music) having or using a strong dance rhythm, in particular that of funk
(e.g: some excellent funky beats)

- modern and stylish in an unconventional or striking way
(e.g: she likes wearing funky clothes)

- strongly musty
(e.g: cooked greens make the kitchen smell really funky)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 17th century (in the sense ‘smelling strong or bad’): from funk


[ˈfʌŋki], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- frightened, panicky, or cowardly
(e.g: he did not give up to you like a funky traveller to a highwayman)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 19th century: from funk




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