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funky

funky

adjective FUN-kee Rare

Usage Note

Funky is a direct borrowing from English used mainly in French music journalism and informal speech to describe something with a strong funk groove or an offbeat, quirky aesthetic. It is invariable — no feminine or plural agreement endings are added. French speakers also use it to describe clothing or decor that is unconventional and cool.

Examples

"Ce titre a un groove vraiment funky."

Natural Translation

This track has a really funky groove.

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