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
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The circus featured a bearded lady and other freaks.
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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:
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He's a real fitness freak, always at the gym.
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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:
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Don't freak out, it's not that bad.
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The sudden noise made her freak out.
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