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A person, animal, or plant with an unusual physical abnormality
“Einstein's own mother considered him to be a freak as he had a large head.”
A very unusual and unexpected event or situation
“Do they rebuild thinking the storm was just a freak of nature and not likely to happen again?”
A person regarded as strange because of their unusual appearance or behavior
“She quickly glanced at her appearance to make sure she didn't look like a freak or anything.”
A person who is fanatical about a particular activity or interest
“Admittedly, I am a fitness freak. I row, run up mountains, and do the triathlon, among other things.”
A person who is addicted to a substance, typically illegal drugs
“I was in a cell with a meth freak who tried to talk to his wife in the women's section by yelling into the toilet bowl.”
A sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained
“Frank went to London on a sudden freak to buy the mysterious pianoforte for Jane.”
Something rare, uncommon or unusual, especially one having particular value
An event that happens by chance or that is without apparent or deliberate cause
A person (or thing) with exceptional qualities or abilities
A practical joke or mischievous trick
A licentious person whose behavior is regarded as debauched, abnormal and unacceptable
An odd, awkward or annoying person
To become mentally worked up or unhinged
“She started to freak at the sight of his pale face and dull eyes.”
To feel great fear about something
To (suddenly) strike with fear
To make stripes or lines on
Deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected
“What we thought was a freak incident became a wake-up call that nobody woke up to.”
Contrary to what is usual, traditional, or accepted
Random or unexpected in nature
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