funky

funky — 形容詞

1. describes music with a strong, repeating bass line and a steady beat that makes

1.形容詞B1
釋義

放克風

節奏強勁、適合跳舞的音樂風格

describes music with a strong, repeating bass line and a steady beat that makes you want to dance — based on the styles of jazz, soul, and early African American funk music.

例句

Talia found an old funky album at the record store and bought it right away.

Talia 在唱片行找到一張老放克專輯，立刻買了下來。

funky + music / album

The bass player's funky rhythm kept the whole crowd dancing until late.

貝斯手彈奏的放克節奏讓全場觀眾跳舞跳到很晚。

funky rhythm / funky beat

同義詞
  • groovy

    a more 1960s–70s term that also describes a dance-friendly rhythm, but less common today

  • soulful

    focuses on emotional depth and feeling rather than the rhythm pattern itself

  • rhythmic

    a neutral descriptor for any music with a strong beat, not tied to the funk genre

反義詞
  • smooth

    suggests gentle, flowing music without sharp rhythmic accents

  • soft

    describes quiet, gentle music rather than energetic dance music

文法句型

funky + noun (music, beat, groove, rhythm)

be / sound funky

用法筆記

Commonly used before nouns like 'music', 'beat', 'groove', 'rhythm', or 'soul'. Refers specifically to the sound of funk and related styles — not just any music with a strong beat.

常見錯誤

❌The classical piano piece sounded very funky.
✅The jazz band played a funky groove that got everyone dancing.
💡'funky' describes soulful, rhythmic music, not any style of music.

2. fashionable in a bold, eye-catching way that is different from what most people

2.形容詞B2
釋義

新潮的

時尚大膽、與眾不同的

fashionable in a bold, eye-catching way that is different from what most people wear or use — showing individual style rather than following standard trends.

例句

Sayaka wore a funky hat with bright feathers to the street festival.

Sayaka 戴著一頂插著亮色羽毛的新潮帽子去街頭藝術節。

funky + clothing item

Chidi decorated his apartment with funky lamps and colourful wall art.

Chidi 用造型獨特的燈具和彩色壁畫來佈置他的公寓。

funky + décor / design

同義詞
  • trendy

    follows the latest trend, while 'funky' is more about individual boldness than following fashion

  • hip

    suggests being aware of alternative or underground culture, while 'funky' emphasises a striking look

  • stylish

    broader and more neutral — can describe classic elegance, not just bold originality

  • cool

    the widest term; means generally admirable, not specifically about unusual fashion

反義詞
  • plain

    describes simple, ordinary, unadorned clothing or design

  • conservative

    follows traditional styles and avoids bold or unusual choices

文法句型

funky + noun (clothes, hat, jacket, style, design, decoration)

look / seem funky

用法筆記

Common in casual conversation about clothes, accessories, home décor, art, and design. Not used in formal or professional contexts.

常見錯誤

❌He wore a funky suit to the job interview.
✅He wore a funky jacket to the weekend art fair.
💡'funky' fits casual and creative settings, not formal occasions.

3. describes an intense, offensive odour, the kind produced by something old, rotti

3.形容詞B2
釋義

惡臭的

氣味難聞或外表骯髒

describes an intense, offensive odour, the kind produced by something old, rotting, or left without washing; can also describe an object that looks dirty or unattractive.

例句

After her long run, Sari's sweaty clothes smelled really funky.

Sari 長跑完之後，她的運動衣褲散發出濃濃的汗臭味。

smell funky (informal)

The old cheese in Ravindra's fridge gave off a funky smell that filled the kitchen.

Ravindra 冰箱裡那塊老乳酪散發出一股惡臭，充滿整個廚房。

同義詞
  • foul

    stronger and more formal; describes deeply offensive smells

  • stinky

    informal, just like 'funky', but focuses on bad smell without covering appearance

  • musty

    describes a stale, damp, old smell rather than a rotten one

反義詞
  • fresh

    clean, pleasant-smelling, newly washed or prepared

  • fragrant

    has a sweet or pleasant natural smell

文法句型

smell funky

look funky

funky + smell / odour

用法筆記

Used in informal spoken English. More common with 'smell' (to describe a bad odour) than with 'look' (to describe an ugly appearance). Avoid in formal writing.

常見錯誤

❌The milk smells funky so I'll still drink it.
✅The milk smells funky so I'll throw it away.
💡'funky' in this sense always means bad, not slightly unusual.

4. feeling nervous, scared, or anxious, often because something frightening or unce

4.形容詞C1
釋義

驚恐的

因害怕而感到緊張慌亂

feeling nervous, scared, or anxious, often because something frightening or uncertain is about to happen.

例句

Hannah felt funky when she saw the dark clouds rolling in before the storm.

Hannah 看到暴風雨前的烏雲不斷逼近，心裡感到一陣驚恐。

feel funky (informal)

Christopher started to feel funky as the roller coaster climbed higher and higher.

Christopher 隨著雲霄飛車越爬越高，開始感到驚慌害怕。

同義詞
  • scared

    the most common and neutral word for fear, far more widely used than 'funky'

  • panicky

    suggests a more urgent, uncontrolled kind of fear than 'funky'

  • nervous

    milder and more common; can refer to worry before an event rather than real fear

反義詞
  • calm

    relaxed and not worried, the opposite of scared or panicky

  • brave

    choosing to face danger or difficulty without giving in to fear

文法句型

feel funky

用法筆記

Almost always appears with the verb 'feel'. This sense is much less common than the music or fashion meanings — learners should recognise it when reading but are unlikely to need it in everyday speech.

常見錯誤

❌I felt funky about accepting the invitation.
✅I felt funky when the elevator suddenly stopped between floors.
💡'funky' describes fear or panic, not hesitation or mild doubt.