Funkiest

/ˈfʌŋkiɪst/ adjective

Definition

The most funky; superlative form meaning either the smelliest and stalest, or the coolest and most groovy in style.

Etymology

Superlative form of 'funky,' built by adding the -est suffix to compare multiple things and find the most extreme example.

Kelly Says

Superlatives like this show how English lets us rank qualities—'funky,' 'funkier,' 'funkiest' create a complete scale from less to more, a pattern that works for hundreds of adjectives!

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