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Funk, I don't think I have anything to do with funk. I've never considered myself funky.
David Bowie

Meaning of "funky" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD FUNKY

From funk², perhaps alluding to music that was smelly, that is, earthy (like the early blues).
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PRONUNCIATION OF FUNKY

funky  [ˈfʌŋkɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FUNKY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Funky is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES FUNKY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

funky

Funk

Funk is a music genre that originated in the mid to late 1960s when African-American musicians created a rhythmic, danceable new form of music through a mixture of soul music, jazz, and R&B. Funk de-emphasizes melody and harmony and brings a strong rhythmic groove of electric bass and drums to the foreground. Funk songs are often based on an extended vamp on a single chord, distinguishing it from R&B and soul songs, which are built on chord progressions. Like much African-inspired music, funk typically consists of a complex groove with rhythm instruments such as electric guitar, electric bass, Hammond organ, and drums playing interlocking rhythms. Funk bands sometimes have a horn section of several saxophones, trumpets, and in some cases, a trombone, which plays rhythmic "hits". Many of the most famous bands in the genre also played disco and soul extensively. Funk samples have been used extensively in genres including hip hop, house music, and drum and bass. It is also the main influence of go-go, a subgenre associated with funk.

Definition of funky in the English dictionary

The first definition of funky in the dictionary is passionate, soulful; of or pertaining to funk. Other definition of funky is authentic; earthy. Funky is also stylish and exciting; cool.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FUNKY


chunky
ˈtʃʌŋkɪ
clunky
ˈklʌŋkɪ
flunky
ˈflʌŋkɪ
gunky
ˈɡʌŋkɪ
hunkey
ˈhʌŋkɪ
hunky
ˈhʌŋkɪ
junkie
ˈdʒʌŋkɪ
junky
ˈdʒʌŋkɪ
monkey
ˈmʌŋkɪ
plunky
ˈplʌŋkɪ
punkey
ˈpʌŋkɪ
punky
ˈpʌŋkɪ
skunky
ˈskʌŋkɪ
spunkie
ˈspʌŋkɪ
spunky
ˈspʌŋkɪ
sunkie
ˈsʌŋkɪ
technojunkie
ˈtɛknəʊˌdʒʌŋkɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FUNKY

funiculus
funk
funk hole
funker
funkia
funkier
funkiest
funkily
funkiness
funkster
funned
funnel
funnel cap
funnel cloud
funnel-like
funnel-web
funnelform
funnelled
funnelling
funnier

WORDS THAT END LIKE FUNKY

blanky
clanky
conky
cranky
dinky
hanky
hanky-panky
honky
inky
lanky
linky
manky
pinky
skanky
slinky
stinky
swanky
tanky
wanky
wonky

Synonyms and antonyms of funky in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «funky» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FUNKY

Find out the translation of funky to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of funky from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «funky» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

音低节奏强的 >
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

funky
570 millions of speakers

English

funky
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कायरता
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

غير تقليدي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

фанки
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

funkeado
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ভয়াতুর
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

funky
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Funky
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Funk-
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ファンクの
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

펑키한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Funky
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sôi nổi
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பங்கி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

घबराट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

korkak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

funky
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Funky
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

фанки
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Funky
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

funky
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

funky
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

stinkande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

funky
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of funky

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FUNKY»

The term «funky» is very widely used and occupies the 9.511 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FUNKY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about funky

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10 QUOTES WITH «FUNKY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word funky.
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Adrienne Bailon
I honestly really, really love Topshop. I've bought a lot of booties from there. I think they have a great selection of really funky booties at Topshop. My splurge would be a pair of leather Christian Louboutin over-the-knee boots. They're sick! I would do a really stretchy skinny jean under a black turtleneck and call it a day!
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Afrika Bambaataa
There's a lot of people over time who have brought out all these funky records that everybody has started jumping on like a catch phrase... When Planet Rock came out, then you had all of the electro funk records.
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Rachel Bilson
I love shorts in the colder climates, because you can wear them with chunky sweaters and jackets. It's cute and funky.
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Sara Blakely
I've always leaned toward a feminine, funky style, even in business settings. I used to paint my nails blue in 1993, before it was mainstream.
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Suzy Bogguss
I've always seen myself as sort of this funky, eclectic artist.
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Benjamin Booker
New Orleans style is funky - it's just as experimental as the city. There aren't any rules. If you want to wear a polka-dot shirt and some crazy pants, you can get away with it there.
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David Bowie
Funk, I don't think I have anything to do with funk. I've never considered myself funky.
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Bobbi Brown
I love old funky things. Color just makes me happy, and things all lined up.
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Amanda Donohoe
I don't like posh hotels. I like small, eclectic hotels, and luxury for me would mean really good company with good food in a really funky, beautiful house in the middle of a field where someone came and serviced the place for us.
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Amanda Hearst
My closet is a sea of black pants, skirts, tops, and bags, so it's great to come across a brand that makes me want to break out of my fashion rut! The Sequence Collection is an accessories line that is all about color, from funky woven bracelets to brightly-patterned bags.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FUNKY»

Discover the use of funky in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to funky and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Funky Business: Talent Makes Capital Dance
With almost a qaurter of a million copies in print globally, this cult best-seller is the book that is putting the life back into business.
Kjell A. Nordström, Jonas Ridderstråle, 2002
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The Funky Fresh Juice Book
Warm up your juicer, dust off your blender and brace your taste buds for the most mouth-wateringly tantalizing fruit and veggie fusions ever created.
Jason Vale, 2011
3
Decorating with Funky Shui: How to Lighten Up, Loosen Up, ...
Inspired by the popular Chinese art of feng shui, this lighthearted book takes you through the "Fun-damentals," the four directions to make your house yours, all yours: Find the playful center of the room: It can be a random garage-sale ...
Jennifer O'Neil, Kitty O'Neil, 2004
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Funky Business Forever: How to Enjoy Capitalism
Looks at the issues affecting business today, including capitalism, politics, technology, the environment, and talent.
Jonas Ridderstråle, Kjell Nordstrom, 2007
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Funky Party: Party Food for Happy Children
"Wonderful party food ideas to inspire and enjoy"--P. [4] of cover.
Mark Northeast, 2012
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My Name Is Funky... and I'm an Alcoholic: A Story about ...
A series of comic strips feature Funky Winkerbean as he deals with stress over his career and marriage by drinking before he joins Alcoholics Anonymous.
Tom Batiuk, 2007
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Impossibly Funky: A Cashiers Du Cinemart Collection
Everything hasbeen refreshed, polished, and improved for this volume of moviemayhem.
‎2010
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Funky Nassau: Roots, Routes, and Representation in Bahamian ...
Rommen carefully maps the political and cultural economies that are integral to this story, but he keeps the musicians themselves, their aesthetics and strategies, at the center where they belong.
Timothy Rommen, 2011
9
Funky Fairy Tales
This new edition of Funky Fairy Tales is funny, modern and thought- provoking.
Lynn Martin, Glenda Hogg, 2005
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Aesop's Funky Fables
Presents an illustrated original retelling of the classic children's moral tales
Aesop, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FUNKY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term funky is used in the context of the following news items.
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Indy's gigantic and funky yard sale
It will surely be the largest and funkiest yard sale of the summer, a three-day event to clear out the numerous and wide-ranging belongings of ... «Indianapolis Star, Jul 15»
2
7 Funky Digital Cameras From the 90s
When consumer digital cameras exploded onto the scene in the mid-1990s, dozens of electronics and camera makers dipped their toes into the ... «PC Magazine, Jul 15»
3
Discover Jozi's new funky fair
The first time I checked out the new market and entertainment place, The Sheds, earlier this year, I almost bit my fingers when I was eating their ... «Sowetan Live, Jul 15»
4
Fallout 4 Gets Funko Funky With These Figurines
With Fallout 4 just a few months from release, Bethesda has teamed up with Funko to produce a host of vinyl figurines distributed in the form of ... «Gameranx, Jul 15»
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Funky 5k set for August
The Montgomery County Youth Service Bureau is currently accepting entry forms for their second annual Funky 5k. The Funky 5k will be a fun ... «Journal Review, Jul 15»
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La Mirada Theatre to Present THE FUNKY PUNKS, 8/9
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts presents Troubador Theater Company's The Funky Punks, a high energy, interactive, circus arts, ... «Broadway World, Jul 15»
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Funky Tents wins contract with BBC's Antiques Roadshow
A marquee and tent-hire company has won a contract with BBC's Antiques Roadshow for the summer. Funky Tents, of Tugby, in east ... «Leicester Mercury, Jul 15»
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Island Jerk Restaurant: Huntsville Caribbean spot's goat, oxtail, fish …
Island Jerk Restaurant: Huntsville Caribbean spot's goat, oxtail, fish funky-authentic. 1 / 5. Island Jerk Restaurant dining review. Island Jerk ... «AL.com, Jul 15»
9
Best Local Beer of Week: Blueberry Cobbler Ale, Funky Buddha …
Funky Buddha Brewery, known for mixing culinary flavors into its beer with actual fresh ingredients, has bottled its distinctive Blueberry Cobbler ... «Palm Beach Post, Jul 15»
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Xander Bogaerts Solves Carter Capps' 'Funky' Delivery In Red Sox …
“That's really funky,” Bogaerts said after the game. “I'd never faced that guy before. I mean, I've seen him on TV a few times pitching against ... «NESN.com, Jul 15»

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