ALL meanings of funky
funk·y
F f - adjective funky dance music 1
- adjective funky stylish 1
- adjective funky smell: bad 1
- adjective funky Jazz. having an earthy, blues-based quality or character. 1
- adjective funky having an offensive smell; evil-smelling; foul. 1
- noun Definition of funky in Technology 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 interfaces. The more bugs something has that nobody has bothered to fix because workarounds are easier, the funkier it is. TECO and UUCP are funky. The Intel i860's exception handling is extraordinarily funky. Most standards acquire funkiness as they age. "The new mailer is installed, but is still somewhat funky; if it bounces your mail for no reason, try resubmitting it." "This UART is pretty funky. The data ready line is active-high in interrupt mode and active-low in DMA mode." 1
- noun funky (of music) having or using a strong dance rhythm, in particular that of funk. 1
- adjective funky Funky jazz, blues, or pop music has a very strong, repeated bass part. 0
- adjective funky If you describe something or someone as funky, you like them because they are unconventional or unusual. 0
- adjective funky (of music) passionate, soulful; of or pertaining to funk 0
- adjective funky authentic; earthy 0
- adjective funky stylish and exciting; cool 0
- adjective funky evil-smelling; foul 0
- adjective funky smelly; musty 0
- adjective funky having an earthy quality or style derived from early blues or gospel music 0
- adjective funky of or characteristic of funk2 (sense 3) 0
- adjective funky old-fashioned or quaint 0
- adjective funky unconventional, eccentric, offbeat, etc. 0
- adjective funky very emotional 0
- adjective funky informal, relaxed, casual, etc. 0