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funky

/ˈfʌŋki/adjective

उच्चारण फ़ंकी

(संगीत) थिरकाने वाला, फ़ंकी

Core word

adjectivefunkier, funkiest
  1. 1

    informal

    (of pop music) with a strong rhythm that is easy to dance to

    (संगीत) थिरकाने वाला, फ़ंकी

    • a funky bass line
    • They played some funky music at the party.
    • The band played a funky tune that got everyone dancing.
    + 2 more examples
    • The song has a funky beat and a catchy chorus.
    • He plays funky guitar in a local band.
  2. 2

    informal, approving

    fashionable, modern and unusual

    फ़ैशनेबल और अनोखा, फ़ंकी

    • She wore funky glasses to the concert.
    • a funky little café near the college
    • Her funky hairstyle caught everyone's attention.
    + 2 more examples
    • They opened a funky café with colourful chairs.
    • He wears funky shirts that nobody else would dare to.

    Synonyms trendy stylish hip cool

§Structures (grammar patterns) 4

funky + music noun

Funky describes music with a strong rhythm that is easy to dance to, especially in jazz, soul or pop. It is informal.

'Funky' मज़बूत लय वाले ऐसे संगीत का वर्णन करता है जिस पर आसानी से नाचा जा सके, खासकर जैज़, सोल या पॉप में। यह अनौपचारिक है।

  • The band played a funky tune at the college fest.
  • Radhika loves funky bass lines.

funky + clothes / design noun

Funky also means fashionable, modern and a little unusual. It is a friendly, informal compliment for clothes, shops and designs.

'Funky' का अर्थ फ़ैशनेबल, आधुनिक और थोड़ा अनोखा भी है। यह कपड़ों, दुकानों और डिज़ाइन के लिए अनौपचारिक प्रशंसा है।

  • She wore a funky jacket with bright patches.
  • The cafe has a funky design.

funky (informal, bad smell)

In some informal uses, funky can mean having a strong unpleasant smell. The context decides whether it is praise or a complaint.

कुछ अनौपचारिक प्रयोगों में 'funky' का अर्थ तीखी अप्रिय गंध वाला भी हो सकता है। प्रशंसा है या शिकायत, यह संदर्भ से तय होता है।

  • The gym bag smelled a bit funky after the match.

comparative: funkier, funkiest

It forms its comparative with -ier and -iest, and the adverb is funkily.

इसके comparative रूप -ier और -iest से बनते हैं, और क्रियाविशेषण 'funkily' है।

  • This is the funkiest shop in the market.
+Collocations 5

funky + music noun

beatbassrhythmtuneguitargroove

  • The funky beat made the audience clap.

funky + fashion noun

hatjacketshoeshaircutoutfitglasses

  • He wore funky glasses with red frames.

funky + place noun

cafeshopbarstudiohostel

  • They opened a funky cafe near the college.

adverb + funky

reallyprettya bittotallyslightly

  • The poster looked really funky.

funky and + adjective

coolcolourfulquirkystylishmodern

  • The funky and colourful bag caught everyone's eye.
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  • The funky music made everyone get up and dance.

funky संगीत ने सभी को उठकर नाचने पर मजबूर कर दिया।

  • Radhika bought a funky bag for her college trip.

राधिका ने कॉलेज यात्रा के लिए एक अनोखा फ़ैशनेबल बैग खरीदा।

  • The shop sells funky T-shirts with clever slogans.

यह दुकान चतुर नारों वाली अनोखी टी-शर्ट बेचती है।

  • The old socks smelled rather funky.

पुराने मोज़ों से कुछ अजीब सी बदबू आ रही थी।

  • She has a funky style that nobody else copies.

उसकी एक अनोखी शैली है जिसकी नकल कोई नहीं करता।

≠Thesaurus: which synonym when

These words describe something stylish or modern, but the tone differs.

ये शब्द स्टाइलिश या आधुनिक चीज़ का वर्णन करते हैं, पर लहजा अलग है।

funky

Informal; fashionable in an unusual, lively way.

अनौपचारिक; अनोखे, जीवंत ढंग से फ़ैशनेबल।

  • He bought a funky shirt.

stylish

Neutral and positive; having good, smart style.

तटस्थ और सकारात्मक; अच्छी, सलीकेदार शैली वाला।

  • She looked stylish in a plain saree.

quirky

Pleasantly odd or unusual, with personality.

सुखद रूप से अजीब या असामान्य, अपने व्यक्तित्व के साथ।

  • The quirky teacher wore two different socks.
◇Word family
funk noun