Freak

Pronunciation: /ˈfriːk/

Freak (noun)

  1. a person who is very different or strange in appearance or behavior.
  2. someone who is extremely interested in a particular activity or subject.
  3. an unusual or surprising event that is not normal.

Examples

  • The artist was considered a freak by many.
  • She felt like a freak in her new school.

Common collocations: total freak, freak of nature, sports freak, tech freak, freak accident

Freak (verb)

  1. to become very excited or upset about something.

Examples

  • She might freak if she hears the news.
  • Don't freak out over the small stuff.

Synonyms of Freak

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Freak

  • describing something usual or expected
  • describing something common or typical