funky
gb/fˈʌŋki/ us/fˈʌŋki/
B2
Anglais
~ 9400
vagány, extravagáns, büdös, rossz szagú, funkos, nem stimmel, gyanús
B2
INFORMAL
1
vagány
B1
extravagáns
B2
Schéma d’usage :
a funky [noun]; [something] is/looks/sounds funky
She wore a funky jacket with bright colors and huge buttons.
Élénk színű, hatalmas gombos, vagány dzsekit viselt.
The café has a funky interior with mismatched chairs and neon signs.
A kávézónak vagány belső tere van, össze nem illő székekkel és neonfeliratokkal.
He moved into a funky little apartment above a record store.
They chose a funky logo to make the brand stand out.
The gallery is full of funky artwork made from recycled materials.
Exemples pédagogiques
She bought a funky red hat for the party.
Vett egy vagány piros kalapot a bulira.
Their new office has a funky, modern look.
Az új irodájuknak vagány, modern kinézete van.
I like this funky song; it makes me want to dance.
He painted his room a funky green and yellow.
My friend has a very funky fashion style.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes think "funky" always means "smelly" or negative. In this sense, it is usually positive and close to "cool" or "stylish". It is also informal, so it should be avoided in very formal writing (for example, academic essays).
Sens
stylish in a cool, unusual way
Collocations
funky clothes
|funky style
|funky vibe
|funky design
|funky hairstyle
Synonymes
cool (Very general informal word; doesn’t suggest unusual style as strongly as "funky".)
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hip (Similar informal meaning, but can sound a bit dated or tied to youth culture.)
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trendy (Focuses more on following current fashion, while "funky" suggests bold or quirky originality.)
Antonymes
boring (Lacks interest or excitement, the opposite of the bold, eye‑catching feeling of "funky".)
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old-fashioned (Suggests a style from the past, the opposite of the modern, unusual feel of "funky".)
Thèmes
appearance
|culture
|informal_language
|clothing
|arts_entertainment
Définition
looking or feeling very cool and different in a fun, modern way, not traditional or normal.
Attractive, stylish, or interesting in a way that is unusual, bold, or slightly strange, often connected with modern music, fashion, or art.
B2
INFORMAL
2
büdös
A2
rossz szagú
B1
Schéma d’usage :
a funky [smell/odor/taste]; [something] smells/tastes funky
There’s a funky smell coming from the fridge; I think something went bad.
Rossz szag jön a hűtőből; szerintem valami megromlott.
The cheese is supposed to be a little funky, but this smells really off.
A sajtnak elvileg lehet kissé erős szaga, de ennek már tényleg nagyon rossz a szaga.
My gym bag got pretty funky after I left my wet clothes in it all weekend.
The milk tastes funky; we should throw it out.
His shoes were so funky that everyone opened a window.
Exemples pédagogiques
The fish smells funky. Do not eat it.
A hal büdös. Ne edd meg.
There is a funky odor in this room.
Rossz szag van ebben a szobában.
These socks are really funky after the game.
This milk tastes funky to me.
The trash can gets funky if we do not clean it.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse this negative smell meaning with the positive "cool, stylish" meaning. Context is important: if it is about clothes, rooms, or food and uses words like "smell" or "taste", "funky" is usually negative. Also, this use is informal and should be avoided in very formal writing.
Sens
having a strong, bad smell
Collocations
funky smell
|funky odor
|smelled funky
|funky taste
|funky socks
Synonymes
stinky (Informal and very clear about a bad smell; "funky" often suggests both strange and bad.)
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rank (Very informal or slangy and often stronger or ruder than "funky".)
Antonymes
fresh (Describes food, air, or clothes that are new, clean, and pleasant, the opposite of "funky" in this sense.)
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fragrant (Emphasizes a nice, often sweet smell, the opposite of an unpleasant funky odor.)
Thèmes
food
|health
|daily_life
|food_drink
Définition
smelling or tasting strong and bad in a strange way, like old food or dirty clothes.
Having a strong, unpleasant, and often strange smell or taste, especially suggesting that something is old, spoiled, or not fresh.
B2
3
funkos
B2
Schéma d’usage :
a funky [beat/song/bass line]; [music] sounds funky
The band played a funky track that got everyone on the dance floor.
A zenekar egy funkos számot játszott, amitől mindenki a táncparkettre ment.
I love the funky bass line in this song.
Imádom ennek a számnak a funkos basszusfutamát.
Her new album mixes smooth vocals with really funky rhythms.
They added a funky groove to the old jazz standard.
The DJ kept the crowd moving with a set of funky house tunes.
Exemples pédagogiques
This song has a very funky beat.
Ennek a számnak nagyon funkos a ritmusa.
The band played a funky song at the party.
A zenekar egy funkos számot játszott a bulin.
I like funky music that makes me dance.
The drummer gave the song a funky rhythm.
He wrote a funky track for the new album.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes think this only means "cool" and miss the specific connection to funk music and a strong groove. When talking about sound or rhythm, "funky" usually points toward funk style or a similar groove, not just general coolness.
Sens
having a funk-music style
Collocations
funky beat
|funky bass line
|funky groove
|funky rhythm
|funky track
Synonymes
groovy (Old-fashioned informal term for music with a good rhythm; "funky" is more directly tied to funk style.)
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rhythmic (More general and neutral; does not specifically mean in the style of funk.)
Antonymes
flat (Describes music that feels lifeless or without energy, opposite of the lively, rhythmic feel of "funky" music.)
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stiff (Suggests music or dancing that lacks flow or groove, the opposite of funky looseness.)
Thèmes
music
|culture
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Définition
having the sound or style of funk music, with a strong beat that makes you want to dance.
Relating to or having the strong rhythmic feel, groove, and style typical of funk music.
C1
INFORMAL
4
nem stimmel
B1
gyanús
B1
Schéma d’usage :
[something] is/feels/looks funky; a funky [situation/result]
There’s something funky about these numbers; can you check the calculations again?
Valami nem stimmel ezekkel a számokkal; meg tudnád még egyszer nézni a számításokat?
The website looks a bit funky on my phone, like the layout is broken.
A weboldal kicsit furcsán néz ki a telefonomon, mintha szétcsúszott volna az elrendezés.
My car has been acting funky lately, so I’m taking it to the mechanic.
I got a funky error message when I tried to install the app.
The whole situation feels pretty funky, so let’s be careful.
Exemples pédagogiques
Something is funky with this computer; it keeps freezing.
Valami nem stimmel ezzel a számítógéppel; állandóan lefagy.
These test results look funky to me.
Ezek a teszteredmények gyanúsnak tűnnek nekem.
The app is acting funky after the update.
The lights are a little funky; they keep turning on and off.
This deal seems funky, so I do not trust it.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may overuse this sense in formal or serious contexts where words like "strange", "suspicious", or "irregular" would be better. "Funky" here is informal and often slightly humorous. It should not be used in formal reports or academic writing.
Sens
odd or not quite right
Collocations
something’s funky
|funky situation
|funky results
|funky behavior
|funky data
Synonymes
weird (Very close in meaning; "funky" often has more of a casual, half-joking tone.)
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off (Very informal; often used for things that feel not quite right, similar to this sense of "funky".)
Antonymes
normal (Describes things that are as expected, without anything strange or suspicious.)
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sound (Suggests something is reliable and correct, the opposite of "funky" results or behavior.)
Thèmes
daily_life
|technology
|feelings
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Définition
a little strange or wrong in a way that feels worrying or unusual, even if you cannot say exactly why.
Strange, off, or not quite right in a way that feels suspicious, unexpected, or makes you uncomfortable, though not always clearly bad.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
funky
API
GB/fˈʌŋki/
US/fˈʌŋki/
Syllabes et accentuation
funky (1 syllabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (funky)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: funky
- Comparative: funkier
- Superlative: funkiest
Famille de mots
Forms
funkier
adjective
funkiest
adjective
Core family
funk
noun B2
Related words
funkiness
noun
Advanced or less common
funkily
adverb
Expressions
get funky
1/ɡˈɛt fˈʌŋki/
idiom
informal
start dancing or acting lively
to start dancing, moving, or acting in a wild, relaxed, and rhythmic way, often with funky music.
Exemples
- The DJ told the crowd to get funky as the beat dropped.
- When that song comes on, everyone in the club gets funky.
- It’s Friday night—time to get funky and forget about work.