funkiness
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7.4
- noun
- /ˈfʌŋkɪnəs/
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originalidad
- So in my exploration of funkiness in classical traditions, collision with democracy, I really conceive of the stage as a field.
So in my exploration of funkiness in classical traditions, collision with democracy, I really conceive of the stage as a field.
- So in my exploration of funkiness in classical traditions, collision with democracy, I really conceive of the stage as a field.
Examples
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The African Studies Association convened its 1992 Annual Meetings at the fortress-like Westin Hotel in the aquatic funkiness of downtown Seattle.
Academic text (1993) -
If there's inherent funkiness to how the MOTU boxes work, I wouldn't know offhand.
Blog text (31) -
I'm just here to regulate funkiness.
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If you think you have an STD, are pregnant, or are experiencing funkiness down.
Blog text (23) -
Makes sense for all of your funkiness and perfectness, they're going to know.
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Means I like to call it a little funkiness, a little funk, funk action.
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She'd like to buy a late model Subaru Outback wagon, she says, because they "exude a certain aura of middle-class funkiness."
Academic text (2001) -
The most plausible answer was to stick Sam in a "normal" situation—no supernatural funkiness going on—and see how that affects him, getting back to his natural motivations, dreams, and inclinations.
Blog text (20) -
The artist's new exhibit is filled with a funkiness that makes it stand out from traditional displays.
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Her unique clothing choices reflect a certain funkiness that sets her apart from her peers.
Synonyms
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4.6
Being very strange or unusual in a way that attracts attention
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5.6
An unusual but pleasant way of behaving
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7.1
A quality of being strange and playful that makes people smile
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5.8
A state of being unusual or strange in a way that is hard to explain
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6.3
A bold, slightly shocking feeling that creates excitement and tension
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8.0
A strange way of behaving that is often funny or surprising
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7.1
Funny, silly, unpredictable behaviour or ideas that make people laugh
A lively feeling of music with a strong beat
Antonyms
How Offbeat
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word funkiness comes from funk, a slang word and a style of music that suggests a 'strong, earthy' or raw feeling, plus the ending -ness meaning 'quality'. So, funkiness is the 'quality' of being original, offbeat, or stylish in a lively, slightly strange way.