funky

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or characterized by a distinctive, rhythmic, and often raw or unconventional style, especially in music.

  - "The funky bassline drove the crowd wild."
  - "His funky dance moves were the highlight of the party."

• adjective

  Belonging to or representing a subculture, especially one that is outside the cultural mainstream.

  - "The funky neighborhood was full of unique characters."
  - "Her funky fashion sense set her apart from the crowd."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with funky
funky , junky , crunky , punky , hunky , munky , runky , stinky , winky , blinky

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Variants

List of all variants of funky that leads to same result
funkier , funkiest , funkily , funkiness , funkinesses , funky , funkyer , funkyest

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Etymology

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Originally used in African American English to describe something that is stylish or fashionable. Derived from the West African word 'fonkic' meaning 'to be infused' or 'to be full of'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'funky' was popularized in the 1960s by James Brown, who used it to describe his unique style of music.

2. Funk music is often characterized by its use of syncopated rhythms, complex basslines, and improvisational solos.

3. The term 'funky' has also been used to describe food, particularly funky cheese or funky vegetables, which have a strong, pungent aroma.

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Related Concepts

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1. Soul music: A genre of African American music that originated in the late 1950s and early 1960s, characterized by its emphasis on expressive vocals and powerful rhythms. Funk is considered a subgenre of soul music.

2. Jazz funk: A fusion genre that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, combining elements of jazz and funk music. It is characterized by its complex rhythms and improvisational solos.

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Culture

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The term 'funky' has been used extensively in various forms of art and culture, particularly in music genres such as funk, soul, and R&B. It is often associated with a sense of rebellion and non-conformity, and has been used to describe both style and substance.

How to Memorize "funky"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a funky dance floor filled with people moving to the beat of the music. Visualize the bright colors and bold patterns of funky clothing and accessories.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'funky' with the feeling of grooving to a great beat or the sight of something unique and stylish.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of each definition: 'Rhythmic and raw, Outside the mainstream'.

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