Funky

5 lettersadjectivemoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

Having a strong, unpleasant smell. Stylish in an unconventional or striking way.

“She loves that funky vintage jacket with bright colors.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/fʌŋki/

Syllables

funk·y

Related Words

Synonyms

quirkystylishunconventional

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

F-U-N-K-Y with NK pattern, Y ending, single vowel U.

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Scrabble

Worth 15 points; K (5) and Y (4) are high-value letters.

Words Related to Funky

Words one letter different

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funks funny gunky hunky nunky

Words you can make from Funky

Shorter words formed from the letters in “funky”.

funk

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