Word "FUNKY" Definitions:


Part of Speech:
Adjective
Definition:
(of jazz) having the soulful feeling of early blues
Synonyms:
low-down

Part of Speech:
Adjective
Definition:
offensively malodorous
Synonyms:
fetid, foetid, foul, foul-smelling, ill-scented, noisome, smelly, stinking
Examples:
the kitchen smelled really funky

Part of Speech:
Adjective
Definition:
in a state of cowardly fright

Crossword Clues for FUNKY

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Clue Source Date
Strong-smelling lubricant behind pleasurable activity (5) The Guardian Cryptic 18 Feb 2026
Like the music of Rick James and James Brown New York Times Mini 21 Nov 2025
Modern; fashionable
Groovy The Telegraph Plusword 10 Dec 2024
"Do the ___ Chicken"
Like some cheeses or beats
Like most songs by James Brown (5)
Hip and cool Eugene Sheffer 11 Apr 2024
Groovy The Guardian Quick 12 Jan 2024
'My name is Prince, and I am ___' (Prince lyric) New York Times 22 Jan 2023
Like some bass lines USA Today 15 Mar 2021
Fashionable sport, knocking the stuffing out of Kerry
Musty-smelling LA Times Daily 04 Apr 2018
Musty-smelling
Unsophisticated, earthy pleasures with lubricant
Musty-smelling
Georgia's evil-smelling jelly, after horseplay
Like Sly and the Family Stone's music
With a rhythmic groove Wall Street Journal 17 Sep 2016
Reminiscent of the blues
Evil-smelling
Like James Brown's music
Bluesy, in jazz
Humorously unconventional
Foul-smelling
Like old-time blues with a beat
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