Meaning funky
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1784, "old, musty," in reference to cheeses, then "repulsive," from funk (n.2) + -y (2). It began to develop an approving sense in jazz slang c. 1900, probably on the notion of &qu [..]
Source: etymonline.com

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adj. Said of something that functions, but in a slightly strange, klugey way. It does the job and would be difficult to change, so its obvious non-optimality is left alone. Often used to describe inte [..]
Source: hacker-dictionary.com

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adjective Definition: cool or neat in a hip way Word History: I use it a lot.Example Sentence: The monkey is funky looking.
Source: wordcentral.com (offline)

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Adj. 1. Of music, earthy, bluesy and very rhythmic. 2. Exuberantly fashionable.
Source: peevish.co.uk

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(adj) offensively malodorous(adj) (of jazz) having the soulful feeling of early blues(adj) stylish and modern in an unconventional way(adj) in a state of cowardly fright
Source: beedictionary.com

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This word was given a new meaning by the hippies. It described clothing that wasn't supposed to go together, but somehow managed to look good. The meaning of the word became more vague, but still [..]
Source: hipplanet.com

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(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''', ''inCid [..]
Source: en.wiktionary.org





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