ecofreak

[ ek-oh-freek, ee-koh- ]

/ ˈɛk oʊˌfrik, ˈi koʊ- /

Save This Word!

noun Slang: Often Disparaging.

a zealous or overly zealous environmentalist or preservationist.

QUIZ

CAN YOU ANSWER THESE COMMON GRAMMAR DEBATES?

There are grammar debates that never die; and the ones highlighted in the questions in this quiz are sure to rile everyone up once again. Do you know how to answer the questions that cause some of the greatest grammar debates?

Question 1 of 7

Which sentence is correct?

His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

His boss, who he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT

Origin of ecofreak

First recorded in 1965–70; eco- + freak¹

usage note for ecofreak

This term is often used with disparaging intent, as shown in contexts where the person is being described as too extreme, hypocritical, impractical, etc.

Words nearby ecofreak

ecocentrism, ecocide, ecofallow, ecofascism, Ecofin, ecofreak, ecofriendly, ecogeography, ecohazard, ecol., école