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funky, punky
funky (FUHNG kee) (adjective)
1. Characteristic of something having a moldy or musty smell; having a strong, offensive, unwashed odor: Patrice bought some funky cheese for her lunch.
When Babs went down into the cellar, she noticed a funky odor.
2. Stylish or appealing in an unusual way: The couple had dinner at a funky little Spanish restaurant last night.punky, punkie, punkey (PUHNG kee) (adjective)
Referring to someone being weak in spirits or health; run down, tired, worn out, dragging, or maybe on the verge of getting sick, for example with the flu or a cold: Dad said he was feeling punky because he wasn't feeling very well even though he wasn't very sick; as least, not yet.
Greg asked, "Hey, how are you doing today, Willis?"
And Willis answered, "Not very well. I'm feeling punky today."
The doctor said that Bill was feelingĀ punky because he was living in a basement apartment which had a strong funky odor.
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