Definition of funky

funkyadjective

kỳ quặc

/ˈfʌŋki//ˈfʌŋki/

The word "funky" has a fascinating history! The term originated in the 1920s in the African American Vernacular English dialect. It likely comes from the word "fun," meaning "good" or "pleasant," and was used to describe something that was enjoyable or exciting. In the 1940s and 1950s, "funky" started to take on a new meaning in the jazz scene. Musicians like James Brown and Ray Charles used the term to describe a type of music that was raw, gritty, and soulful. This early use of "funky" emphasized the music's emotional intensity and connection to the blues. From there, the term spread to other genres, including rock, soul, and funk itself. Today, "funky" is often used to describe music, dance, and even fashion that's energetic, lively, and unconventional.

Summary
type tính từ
meaningkhiếp đảm; nhút nhát
meaning(từ lóng) hôi hám, bẩn tưởi
namespace

with a strong rhythm that is easy to dance to

với nhịp điệu mạnh mẽ dễ nhảy theo

Example:
  • a funky disco beat

    một nhịp điệu disco sôi động

fashionable and unusual

thời trang và khác thường

Example:
  • She wears really funky clothes.

    Cô ấy mặc quần áo thực sự sôi nổi.

having a strong unpleasant smell

có mùi khó chịu nồng nặc