Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary · 1913

Funky

Funky (funk"y) , adjective

Pertaining to, or characterized by, great fear, or funking; having great fear. [Colloquial English]

Funky (funk"y) , noun

(Music) having an earthy, unsophisticated style or feeling;
(Music) earthy and seemingly unsophisticated, having elements of black American blues and gospel. See 2nd funk, n.