CEFR B2

funky

adjective

Meaning

Having a strong, often unpleasant smell, or a smell that is unusual and distinctive.

Examples

The gym socks had a funky odor after a week without washing.
There was a funky smell in the refrigerator because of the old cheese.

Synonyms: stinky, pungent, aromatic, redolent

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funky (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈfʌŋki/

Definition

Having a strong, often unpleasant smell, or a smell that is unusual and distinctive.

Examples

The gym socks had a funky odor after a week without washing.
There was a funky smell in the refrigerator because of the old cheese.
He opened the closet and was hit by a funky, musty smell.

How to Use funky

funky smell (collocation): A distinctive and often unpleasant odor. — "After the rain, the forest floor had a funky smell."
funky beat (collocation): A rhythmic pattern, especially in music, that is distinctive and often syncopated. — "The DJ dropped a funky beat that electrified the crowd."
funky decor (collocation): Unconventional, eccentric, and stylish interior design. — "The cafe had a funky decor with mismatched furniture."

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