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funky
What does funky mean?
funky (adjective): stylish and modern in an unconventional way.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use funky in a sentence?
- She likes funky clothes. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- We did it all in black and white in a very funky sixties style. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
Where does funky come from?
From funk + -y.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “funky” mean?
capable of being done or achieved; feasible
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stylish and modern in an unconventional way
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of a color similar to that of wood or earth
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related, connected, or pertinent to a topic
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