control freak
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of control freak
1975–80
Example Sentences
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"Ben is a young kid, a control freak," said Amorim.
From BBC • Nov. 7, 2025
It wasn't about being necessarily a control freak, I'm an artist and I really enjoy telling stories and I think I'm really good at it.
From Salon • Feb. 11, 2025
It’s an “Odd Couple”-type scenario, where Barb, a recently retired accountant and control freak, joins the committee as a volunteer and is aghast at Kath’s touchy-feely vibes and disorganization.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2024
A control freak, the 51-year-old has been described as 'charming', an 'incredible coach', but also 'divisive'.
From BBC • Oct. 15, 2024
Mom’s smile would disappear and she’d complain that he was wasting money on silly, impossible games, and he’d tell her she was being a control freak and that “our smiles were worth the money.”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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