Funky vs Pungent - What's the difference?
funky | pungent |
(US, slang) offbeat, unconventional or eccentric.
(US, slang) Not quite right; of questionable quality; not appropriate to the context.
(slang, UK, US) cool; great; excellent
* 1989 , inCider magazine (volume 7)
* 2001 , ELLEgirl magazine (Autumn 2001, page 127)
* 2006 , Sue Cook, Claire Crompton, Quick to Stitch Cross Stitch Cards (page 60)
Having or relating to the smell of funk.
(music) relating to or reminiscent of various genres of African American music.
(UK, slang, dated) Relating to, or characterized by, great fear, or funking.
Having a strong odor that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances.
* 1991 , , Concrete: American Christmas , Dark Horse Books
Having a strong taste that stings the tongue, said especially of hot (spicy) food, which has a strong and sharp or bitter taste.
Stinging; acerbic.
Having a sharp and stiff point.
As adjectives the difference between funky and pungent
is that funky is offbeat, unconventional or eccentric while pungent is having a strong odor that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances.funky
English
Adjective
(en-adj)- Eight-bit Arkanoid is a funky game — not as sexy as its 16-bit sister, but fun to spend time with. I'm hooked.
- I love high heels, and these were totally funky ! The coolest part: They actually let me take 'em home!
- What every teenage driver desires: a fab, funky car and freedom!
pungent
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- The lasagne included plenty of pungent garlic.
- I can almost smell the fir scent… resinous, pungent .
- The critic gave a pungent review.
