adjective
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slang strange; unconventional; bizarre
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another word for freakish
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Etymology
Origin of freaky
Explanation
Something freaky is so weird that it's almost scary. If you have a freaky dream, you might wake with a frightened gasp. Very strange looking animals are freaky, and creepy stories told at night around a campfire are best when they're a little freaky. An uncanny coincidence is freaky, and so are many Halloween costumes. The adjective is an informal way to say "bizarre" or "peculiar." It comes from freak, but the ultimate origin is unknown — although freak originally meant "a very sudden turn of mind."
Example Sentences
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They’re amping up the laughs, incorporating sci-fi, horror and even a Freaky Friday act where Jinkx and DeLa find themselves body-swapped, something Jinkx has begged to do for years.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025
The Trinidadian-born rapper is best known for her hits “Super Freaky Girl,” “Anaconda” and “Starships.”
From Seattle Times • May 25, 2024
Lohan survived the Disney machine – ever since achieving acclaim in the "The Parent Trap" remake – and even transitioned to respectable teen stardom in films like "Freaky Friday" and "Mean Girls."
From Salon • Mar. 23, 2024
In Freaky Friday, the mother and daughter duo eat a magical Chinese fortune cookie, which results in them switching bodies.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2024
“Spill it. What’s up? Annoying grown-ups? Freaky nightmares? Boy drama?”
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
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