What does it mean when someone is 'funky' in the U.K.?

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What does it mean when someone is 'funky' in the U.K.?

2006-11-12 09:51:12 · 4 answers · asked by TAN 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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In British English FUNK means 'fear' or 'panic'. FUNKY suggests in a state of fear or panic, ie, panicky.

2006-11-16 05:10:09 · answer #1 · answered by asok c 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Funky in England used to mean smelly, from a 17th-century British reference to the strong stench of tobacco smoke.
Think of a high school locker room after gym class. Now that's funky!

2006-11-12 10:35:11 · answer #2 · answered by pat z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Funky can mean many things. Here are 4 (1 negative 3 positive):
1. stinky
2. cool
3. having a strong dance rhythm
4. unconventionally modern and stylish.

2006-11-12 09:57:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

They have funked their neighbors cat

2006-11-12 09:54:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋