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funky

[fuhng-kee] / ˈfʌŋ ki /
ADJECTIVE
offbeat
Synonyms


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He was in our world but not of it, sent down to carry revelations of new ways to be funky, freaky and free.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

Superbloom's lead single I Could Get Used To This saw Ware's new era blossom over flourishing panpipes and funky guitar riffs.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

However, there are several pops of color throughout the home, including a large pink couch in one of the living areas, as well as funky yellow-and-green tile in a bathroom.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

In a funky rendition of “Oh Happy Day,” for instance, the director augments the Sweet Inspirations’ original backing vocals with the newly recorded voices of a gospel choir from Nashville.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

The spike is the funky 1960s green thing we put on top of the tree instead of an angel or a star.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King




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