funky
Colloquial for fashionable in an unconventional, cool, or unusual way. Describes a style that is often retro or eccentric.
EXAMPLE
Sie trägt eine wirklich funky Brille aus den 70er Jahren.
She is wearing really funky glasses from the 1970s.
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Meanings
funky
Refers to the music genre funk; having a groovy, rhythmic character like funk music.
EXAMPLE
Der Bassist spielte eine unglaublich funky Melodie.
The bassist played an incredibly funky melody.
Usage tips
Colloquial style
'Funky' is a word from colloquial and youth language. It is rarely used in formal or purely factual contexts.
EXAMPLE
Deine neue Jacke sieht echt funky aus!
Your new jacket looks really funky!
Special declension
'Funky' is often treated like adjectives such as 'lila' (purple) or 'super' (super/great) and is not declined, even when it comes before a noun. This unchanged form is very common in colloquial speech.
EXAMPLE
Sie hat eine total funky Hose an.
She is wearing totally funky pants.
Context clue
To understand the meaning of 'funky', pay attention to the context. If people are talking about clothing, design, or appearance, it refers to style. If it is about music, it refers to the typical rhythm of funk.
EXAMPLE
Er hat seine Wohnung mit funky Lampen aus den 70ern dekoriert.
He decorated his apartment with funky lamps from the 1970s.
Compare with
funky vs cool
cool
Cool and funky can both describe a fashionable style positively. Cool is a general evaluation, whereas funky emphasizes a striking, unconventional, and often retro-looking style. For an unusual look, funky is therefore more precise.
funky
Ihr neues Outfit mit der bunten Schlaghose sieht richtig funky aus.
Her new outfit with the colorful flared pants looks really funky.
cool
Ihr neues Outfit sieht modern und cool aus.
Her new outfit looks modern and cool.
In real life
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