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freak
1[ freek ]
noun
- any abnormal phenomenon or product or unusual object; anomaly; aberration.
- a person or animal on exhibition as an example of a strange deviation from nature.
- a sudden and apparently causeless change or turn of events, the mind, etc.; an apparently capricious notion, occurrence, etc.:
That kind of sudden storm is a freak.
Synonyms: , ,
- Numismatics. an imperfect coin, undetected at the mint and put into circulation.
- Philately. a stamp differing from others of the same printing because of creases, dirty engraving plates, etc. Compare error ( def 8 ), variety ( def 7 ).
- Slang.
- a person who has withdrawn from normal, rational behavior and activities to pursue one interest or obsession:
a drug freak.
- a devoted fan or follower; enthusiast:
a baseball freak.
- a hippie.
- Archaic. capriciousness; whimsicality.
verb (used with or without object)
- to become or to make (someone) insane or out of control, as a result of being frightened, wildly excited, or high on drugs: The loud noise freaked the horses just as they were being loaded into trailers.
Mom'll freak if she ever finds out we threw that party when she was out of town.
The loud noise freaked the horses just as they were being loaded into trailers.
verb phrase
- Slang. freakout.
freak
2[ freek ]
verb (used with object)
- to fleck, streak, or variegate:
great splashes of color freaking the sky.
noun
- a fleck or streak of color.
freak
1/ ڰː /
noun
- a person, animal, or plant that is abnormal or deformed; monstrosity
- an object, event, etc, that is abnormal or extremely unusual
- ( as modifier )
a freak storm
- a personal whim or caprice
- informal.a person who acts or dresses in a markedly unconventional or strange way
- informal.a person who is obsessed with something specified
a jazz freak
verb
- See freak out
freak
2/ ڰː /
noun
- a fleck or streak of colour
verb
- tr to streak with colour; variegate
Word History and Origins
Origin of freak1
Word History and Origins
Origin of freak1
Origin of freak2
Example Sentences
“At Simon Says, everyone is welcome. Bring your true freak, and let it fly.”
But the “Crazy Rich Asians” director said that despite generative AI being “freaking scary” for the entertainment industry, he is confident it will never replace human creativity.
“It’s like how long ago people were freaking out about guys opting out of bowl games? Yeah. No one’s worried about it anymore,” Davis said.
Rugh then rallies the kids, telling them, “Reach for the entire audience and be super, super freaks,” a reference to one of the musical’s biggest numbers.
It's not so surprising that some men have trouble connecting to women, making friends or doing well at work, when they're flocking in large numbers to online influencers telling them to behave like antisocial freaks.
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