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freak

noun · verb · adjective

Simple meaning

A very unusual person or thing; also someone who loves one hobby.

Pronunciation

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freek
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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈfɹik

This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

noun

  1. An enthusiast, or person who has an obsession with, or extreme knowledge of, something.

  2. A drug addict.

  3. A man, particularly a bold, strong, vigorous man.

  4. A hippie.

verb

  1. intransitiveslang

    To react extremely or irrationally, usually under distress or discomposure.

adjective

  1. Strange, weird, unexpected.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

More ways to use freak

  • “When he saw the accident, he freaked out.”verb

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Compound terms

Established multiword terms.

  • freak outnounCompound term

    A wild delusion (especially one induced by a hallucinogenic drug).

  • control freaknounCompound term

    Someone with a compulsive desire to exert control over situations and people.

  • speed freaknounCompound term

    Addict who habitually uses stimulant drugs (especially amphetamines).

More about this wordSynonyms, forms, origin

Synonyms

Sense: to react extremely or irrationally or usually under distress

freak outInformal

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