freak-out
or freak·out
[ freek-out ]
/ ˈfrikˌaʊt /
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noun Slang.
an act or instance of freaking out.
a person who freaks out.
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Origin of freak-out
First recorded in 1965–70; noun use of verb phrase freak out
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British Dictionary definitions for freak-out
freak out
verb (adverb)
informal to be or cause to be in a heightened emotional state, such as that of fear, anger, or excitement
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Idioms and Phrases with freak-out
freak out
Experience or cause to experience hallucinations, paranoia, or other frightening feelings as a result of taking a mind-altering drug. For example, They were freaking out on LSD or some other drug. [Slang; mid-1960s]
Behave or cause to behave irrationally and uncontrollably, with enthusiasm, excitement, fear, or madness. For example, The band's wild playing made the audience freak out, or It was such a close accident, it really freaked me out, or She freaked out and ended up in the psychiatric ward. [Slang; 1960s] Also see flip one's lid; wig out.
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