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funky

[fuhng-kee] / ˈfʌŋ ki /
ADJECTIVE
offbeat
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“Yeah. It’s the creativity. I really enjoy seeing what they make out of the funky basket items they get. It reminds me of my art-school days. And Ted is so much fun!”

From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026

“Can’t Sit Still” and “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” were swaggering and Stones-y; “Country’s Cool Again” rode a funky down-home groove.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

"The name we've carved out for ourselves is the funky food ones," she says.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

However, there are several pops of color throughout the home, including a large pink couch in one of the living areas, as well as funky yellow-and-green tile in a bathroom.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

The smell of sweat and funky socks was all over the place and guys were screaming just to hear themselves screaming.

From "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers




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