control freak
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of control freak
1975–80
Example Sentences
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"I can be a bit of a control freak, and I feel like as a traitor, it really is the best way to take control of the game," he said.
From BBC • Dec. 31, 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
Toomey, who managed to get to safety after the crash, was described as a "control freak with a savage temper" by Ms Bell's mother, the court heard.
From BBC • Aug. 2, 2024
“It was terrifying,” said Rewitzer, who described himself as having been a workaholic and control freak.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 11, 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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