funky

• Bezeichnet etwas, das einen starken, groovigen Rhythmus hat und deshalb tanzbar oder mitreißend klingt, oder allgemein etwas, das stilvoll, schräg, originell und außergewöhnlich ist.

Describes something that is stylish, unconventional, or cool, often with a strong rhythm or groove.

1. Unpleasant smellB2informal

   Having a strong, offensive, or stale odor.

   Übelriechend

   • The old gym socks were really funky.
   • The fridge had a funky smell after the power outage.
   • He left his shoes in the car, and now they're funky.

   Synonymefetidfoulmalodorousmustyputridrankreekingsmellystalestinky

   Antonymearomaticfragrantfreshsweet

2. Soulful music styleB2informalamerican

   Describing a style of music, especially jazz or soul, that is earthy, rhythmic, and emotionally expressive.

   Im Funk-Stil

   • The band played a funky jazz tune that got everyone moving.
   • Her voice has a funky, bluesy quality.
   • The album has a funky groove that's hard to resist.

   Synonymeearthygroovyrhythmicsoulful

   Antonymepolishedrefinedslicksmooth

3. Unconventionally stylishB1informal

   Fashionable, cool, or interesting in a unique and non-traditional way.

   Unkonventionell stylisch

   • She wore a funky hat with bright colors.
   • The apartment has a funky, retro decor.
   • He has a funky sense of style that stands out.

   Synonymechiccoolgroovyhipmodishsnazzystylishswankytrendyvoguish

   Antonymeconservativeconventionalmainstreamordinarytraditional

4. State of fearC1informalbritish

   Feeling scared, nervous, or cowardly.

   Angstzustand

   • He got funky when he saw the huge dog.
   • Don't get funky just because of a little challenge.
   • She felt funky about speaking in front of the crowd.

   Synonymeafraidcowardlyfrightenednervousscaredtimid

   Antonymebravecourageousfearless