freak


Definition: Meaning of, freak in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / friːk /

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freak freaks
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  1. informal someone who is extremely interested in a particular subject so that other people think they are strange or unusual
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  2. someone who is considered to be very strange because of the way they look, behave, or think [=  weirdo]
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  3. a control freak someone who always wants to control situations and other people
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  4. also freak of nature something in nature that is very unusual
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  5. an unexpected and very unusual event
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[only before noun]
  1. unexpected and very unusual
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
freak freaked freaked
Present Participle Third Person Singular
freaking freaks
[intransitive] [informal]
  1. to become suddenly angry or afraid, especially so that you cannot control your behaviour [=  flip]
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freak used in phrases

  • control freak (noun)
    1. someone who is too concerned about controlling all the details in every situation they are involved in
  • freak out (noun)
    1. especially one induced by a hallucinogenic drug a wild delusion
    freak out (verb)
    1. lose one's nerve
  • speed freak (noun)
    1. especially amphetamines addict who habitually uses stimulant drugs
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