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funkier Meaning & Definition

ˈfəŋ-kē

What Does Funkier Mean?

Funkier is an adjective that means having an offensive odor. It can also mean having the style and feeling of older African American music (such as blues or gospel) or of funk.

Quick Facts About Funkier

Part of speechadjective
Pronunciation/ˈfəŋ-kē/
Syllables2
Synonymsbizarre, bizarro and cranky
Antonymsaverage, commonplace and everyday
Adverbfunkily

Funkier Definition (Adjective)

  1. having an offensive odor : foul

    a funky smell

  2. having the style and feeling of older African American music (such as blues or gospel) or of funk
  3. characterized by rhythmic elements similar to those of funk

    a funky beat

  4. odd or quaint in appearance or feeling

    a funky little restaurant

  5. unconventionally stylish : hip

    funky clothes / … lighting gives the … shops and streets a funky prettiness …

Adjective

  1. being in a funk : panicky

Synonyms of Funkier

Funkier synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Funkier

Funkier in a Sentence

a funky smell

a funky beat

a funky little restaurant

funky clothes

… lighting gives the … shops and streets a funky prettiness …

a funky antique shop that reflects the owner's decidedly eccentric taste

a funky pair of old socks lying on the locker room floor

funky clothes / … lighting gives the … shops and streets a funky prettiness …

Word Forms & Grammar

funk·i·er

funk·i·est

funk·i·ly adverb

funk·i·ness noun

funkier

funkiest

funkily

funkiness

funkinesses

funky

funkyer

funkyest

Words That Rhyme With Funkier

Origin of Funkier

funk offensive odor

First Known Use

circa 1680

1826

How Do You Say Funkier?

The standard pronunciation of funkier is /ˈfəŋ-kē/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (fəŋ).

Common Questions About Funkier

What part of speech is funkier?

Funkier is an adjective.

What is another word for funkier?

Words with a similar meaning to funkier include bizarre, bizarro and cranky. See the full list of funkier synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of funkier?

The opposite of funkier can be expressed with words like average, commonplace, everyday and garden.

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