First Known Use: 1563
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1freak
noun \ˈfrēk\
Definition of FREAK
1
a : a sudden and odd or seemingly pointless idea or turn of the mind b : a seemingly capricious action or event
2
archaic : a whimsical quality or disposition
3
: one that is markedly unusual or abnormal: as a : a person or animal having a physical oddity and appearing in a circus sideshow b slang (1) : a sexual deviate (2) : a person who uses an illicit drug c : hippie d : an atypical postage stamp usually caused by a unique defect in paper (as a crease) or a unique event in the manufacturing process (as a speck of dirt on the plate) that does not produce a constant or systematic effect
4
a : an ardent enthusiast <film freaks> b : a person who is obsessed with something <a control freak>
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Origin of FREAK
origin unknown
Related to FREAK
- Synonyms
- abnormality, anomaly, monster, monstrosity
2freak
adjective
: not natural, normal, or likely
Full Definition of FREAK
: having the character of a freak <a freak accident>
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First Known Use of FREAK
circa 1887
Related to FREAK
- Synonyms
- aberrant, aberrated, abnormal, anomalous, atypical, especial, exceeding, extraordinaire, extraordinary, exceptional, odd, peculiar, phenomenal, preternatural, rare, singular, uncommon, uncustomary, unique, unusual, unwonted
- Antonyms
- common, customary, normal, ordinary, typical, unexceptional, unextraordinary, usual
3freak
verb
Definition of FREAK
transitive verb
1
: to make greatly distressed, astonished, or discomposed —often used with out <the news freaked them out>
2
: to put under the influence of a psychedelic drug —often used with out
intransitive verb
1
: to withdraw from reality especially by taking drugs —often used with out
2
: to experience nightmarish hallucinations as a result of taking drugs —often used with out
3
a : to behave irrationally or unconventionally under the influence of drugs —often used with out b : to react with extreme or irrational distress or discomposure —often used with out
— freaked adjective
— freaked–out adjective
First Known Use of FREAK
1964
4freak
verb
Definition of FREAK
transitive verb
: to streak especially with color <silver and mother-of-pearl freaking the intense azure — Robert Bridges †1930>
Origin of FREAK
perhaps from or akin to 1freckle
First Known Use: 1637
FREAK Defined for Kids
1freak
noun \ˈfrēk\
Definition of FREAK for Kids
: a strange, abnormal, or unusual person, thing, or event
— freak·ish adjective
— freaky adjective
2freak
adjective
Definition of FREAK for Kids
: not likely <a freak accident>
3freak
verb
freakedfreak·ing
Definition of FREAK for Kids
1
: to make (someone) upset —usually used with out <…the doctors told my parents that someday I'd need hearing aids. I don't know why this always freaked me out a bit… — R.J. Palacio, Wonder>
2
: to become upset —often used with out <He just freaked out.>
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