IPA pronunciation: /fʌŋ ki/ or fung-key
Adjective First documented use was in 1784 and meant "something that was old or smelled musty." It was first used to describe types of cheese but eventually started being used with the meaning of "repulsive," as well. It was around the 1900s that the term became a slang term used by jazz artists and listeners which holds the meaning of "an earthy or strong tone. Something that is deeply felt." This slang is the most common usage of this word today, even becoming a genre of music called Funk.
Though, around that time, many white people also used the term as a derogatory slang towards blacks by giving it the meaning of "the nasty body odor of a black person." This slang definition fell out of use.
Around the 1960s this word gained the meaning of "fine, stylish, or excellent," and could (and still can) be used for anything you like.
Adjective First documented use was in 1784 and meant "something that was old or smelled musty." It was first used to describe types of cheese but eventually started being used with the meaning of "repulsive," as well. It was around the 1900s that the term became a slang term used by jazz artists and listeners which holds the meaning of "an earthy or strong tone. Something that is deeply felt." This slang is the most common usage of this word today, even becoming a genre of music called Funk.
Though, around that time, many white people also used the term as a derogatory slang towards blacks by giving it the meaning of "the nasty body odor of a black person." This slang definition fell out of use.
Around the 1960s this word gained the meaning of "fine, stylish, or excellent," and could (and still can) be used for anything you like.
Adjective
¹ "This cheese is proper funky. I'll take three."
² "This house smells kinda funky... it's gross."
First Slang "That jazz solo was straight funky, my guy. It really spoke to me."
Modern slang "Now that painting is straight-up funky. I'd love to cop me one."
¹ "This cheese is proper funky. I'll take three."
² "This house smells kinda funky... it's gross."
First Slang "That jazz solo was straight funky, my guy. It really spoke to me."
Modern slang "Now that painting is straight-up funky. I'd love to cop me one."
by Red Will B May 14, 2022
by Makemoni September 05, 2019
Apparently, 'Funky' derives from the word used by colonists to describe the smell of African slaves after sexual intercourse.
by Milford R. Deeling June 06, 2005
n. (made famous in late 90s by former UK heart-throb and boybander, Traxx Neutron) - One Capable of Funk'ng
by v powers March 18, 2009
1: Of someone (specifically a man) who's attractive or cute, especially in a provocative manner. It's basically a synonym for "fine".
2: Smelling bad.
3: Bad or trashy.
4: Cool
2: Smelling bad.
3: Bad or trashy.
4: Cool
1: Blake Griffin is so funky!! (fine)
2: Why does your poop always smell so funky?.
3: She a funky-ass bitch.
4: Woah, your swimming pool looks funky!!
2: Why does your poop always smell so funky?.
3: She a funky-ass bitch.
4: Woah, your swimming pool looks funky!!
by Zeedavis October 24, 2018