funky

== English == === Etymology === From funk +‎ -y. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /fʌŋki/ === Adjective === funky (comparative funkier or more funky, superlative funkiest or most funky) (US, slang) Offbeat, unconventional or eccentric. (US, slang) Not quite right; of questionable quality; not appropriate to the context. (slang, UK, US) Cool; great; excellent. 1989, inCider magazine (volume 7) Eight-bit Arkanoid is a funky game — not as sexy as its 16-bit sister, but fun to spend time with. I'm hooked. 2001, ELLEgirl magazine (Autumn 2001, page 127) I love high heels, and these were totally funky! The coolest part: They actually let me take 'em home! Having a foul or unpleasant smell. (music) Relating to or reminiscent of various genres of African American music, especially funk. (UK, slang, dated) Relating to, or characterized by, great fear, or funking. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== funk funktastic ==== Translations ==== == Danish == === Etymology === From English funky. Attested since 1971. === Adjective === funky (music) funky (informal) funky (cool, great, excellent) ==== Declension ==== Indeclinable. === See also === funk === References === “funky” in Den Danske Ordbog == French == === Adjective === funky (plural funkys) (music) funky == Spanish == === Adjective === funky (invariable) funky === Noun === funky m (uncountable) funky (music or dance)