funky
gb/fˈʌŋki/ us/fˈʌŋki/
B2
Inglês
~ 9400
Aceções
0 aceções
adjective
informal
B2
property
1
stylish in a cool, unusual way
looking or feeling very cool and different in a fun, modern way, not traditional or normal.
Padrão de uso:
a funky [noun]; [something] is/looks/sounds funky
Erro comum:
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).
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
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".)
Colocações
funky clothes
|funky style
|funky vibe
|funky design
|funky hairstyle
Temas
appearance
|culture
|informal_language
|clothing
|arts_entertainment
Exemplos
- She wore a funky jacket with bright colors and huge buttons.
- The café has a funky interior with mismatched chairs and neon signs.
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- She bought a funky red hat for the party.
- Their new office has a funky, modern look.
- 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.
adjective
informal
B2
property
2
having a strong, bad smell
smelling or tasting strong and bad in a strange way, like old food or dirty clothes.
Padrão de uso:
a funky [smell/odor/taste]; [something] smells/tastes funky
Erro comum:
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.
Sinónimos
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".)
Antónimos
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.)
Colocações
funky smell
|funky odor
|smelled funky
|funky taste
|funky socks
Temas
food
|health
|daily_life
|food_drink
Exemplos
- There’s a funky smell coming from the fridge; I think something went bad.
- The cheese is supposed to be a little funky, but this smells really off.
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The fish smells funky. Do not eat it.
- There is a funky odor in this room.
- 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.
adjective
B2
property
3
having a funk-music style
having the sound or style of funk music, with a strong beat that makes you want to dance.
Padrão de uso:
a funky [beat/song/bass line]; [music] sounds funky
Erro comum:
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.
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
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.)
Colocações
funky beat
|funky bass line
|funky groove
|funky rhythm
|funky track
Temas
music
|culture
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The band played a funky track that got everyone on the dance floor.
- I love the funky bass line in this song.
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- This song has a very funky beat.
- The band played a funky song at the party.
- 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.
adjective
informal
C1
property
4
odd or not quite right
a little strange or wrong in a way that feels worrying or unusual, even if you cannot say exactly why.
Padrão de uso:
[something] is/feels/looks funky; a funky [situation/result]
Erro comum:
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.
Sinónimos
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".)
Antónimos
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.)
Colocações
something’s funky
|funky situation
|funky results
|funky behavior
|funky data
Temas
daily_life
|technology
|feelings
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- There’s something funky about these numbers; can you check the calculations again?
- The website looks a bit funky on my phone, like the layout is broken.
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- Something is funky with this computer; it keeps freezing.
- These test results look funky to me.
- 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.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
funky
IPA
GB/fˈʌŋki/
US/fˈʌŋki/
Sílabas e acento
funky (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (funky)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: funky
- Comparative: funkier
- Superlative: funkiest
Família de palavras
Forms
funkier
adjective
funkiest
adjective
Core family
funk
noun B2
Related words
funkiness
noun
Advanced or less common
funkily
adverb
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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.