by d-blocC4 October 13, 2006
by Nick Sangia March 26, 2003
by Louise A July 15, 2006
adj.
1. the combination of ‘fun’ and ‘spunky’ occurring simultaneously; and or at the same time.
2. synonyms; fun and spunky!
1. the combination of ‘fun’ and ‘spunky’ occurring simultaneously; and or at the same time.
2. synonyms; fun and spunky!
by Raychowl,haha March 10, 2019
by Fuunkie May 25, 2021
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 Eliot Minor December 26, 2007