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Funky

adjective

Offensively malodorous. Synonyms: fetid, foetid, foul, foul-smelling, ill-scented, noisome, smelly, stinking. "The kitchen smelled really funky"

(of jazz) having the soulful feeling of early blues. Synonym: low-down.

Stylish and modern in an unconventional way. "We did it all in black and white in a very funky sixties style"

In a state of cowardly fright.

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"Funky" Quotes from Famous Books

... was quite a bit frightened. I was convinced now that it was no mere imaginary thing. It was a human figure. And yet, with the flicker of the moonlight and the shadows chasing over it, I was unable to say more than that. Then, as I stood there, irresolute and funky, I got the thought that someone was acting the goat; though for what reason or purpose, I never stopped to consider. I was glad of any suggestion that my common sense assured me was not impossible; and, for the moment, I felt quite relieved. That side ...

— The Ghost Pirates • William Hope Hodgson

Words linked to "Funky" : emotional, malodorous, funk, jazz, cowardly, unpleasant-smelling, malodourous, ill-smelling, unconventional, fearful, stinky