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freaky

adjective \ˈfrē-kē\

: strange or unusual

freak·i·erfreak·i·est

Full Definition of FREAKY

— freak·i·ness noun

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First Known Use of FREAKY

1824

Rhymes with FREAKY

beaky, cheeky, cliquey, creaky, geeky, leaky, piki, reeky, sneaky, screaky, squeaky, streaky, tiki

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