Meaning of the word freak in English

What does freak mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

freak

US /friːk/
UK /friːk/

Noun

1.

a person, animal, or plant with an unusual physical abnormality

Example:
The circus featured a bearded lady and other freaks.
He was considered a social freak because of his unusual habits.
2.

a person who is obsessed with or unusually enthusiastic about a specified thing

Example:
He's a real fitness freak, always at the gym.
My brother is a computer freak; he knows everything about them.

Verb

to become or cause to become suddenly and violently angry or upset

Example:
Don't freak out, it's not that bad.
The sudden noise made her freak out.