funky

adjective/ˈfʌŋki/

Frequency rank: #6,580 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

having a strange, unpleasant, or unconventional quality; also used positively to mean having a strong, rhythmic, or stylish character.

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Example sentence

The old basement had that funky smell that made everyone wrinkle their noses.

Synonyms & related words

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