freak

Meanings

• noun

  A person who behaves in a way that is extremely unusual, often in a disturbing or alarming way.

  - "His freakish behavior made everyone uncomfortable."
  - "She was a freak of nature with her ability to hold her breath underwater for minutes."
  - "The circus featured many human freaks and animal acts."

• noun

  A great enthusiasm or craze for something.

  - "He's a real freak for classic cars."
  - "She's a freak for chocolate."
  - "He's a basketball freak and spends all his free time watching games."

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Pronunciation

1. /fɹiːk/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

druggie , user , fanatic , geek , longhair , treehugger , anomaly , outlier , odd duck , weirdo , horn dog , hypersexual , pervert , superciliary , vein , caprice , fancy , caprice , vagary , whim

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with freak
leak , peak , speak

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. freak (English) : To cause or force something to happen.
   

2. freak (English) : A type of wave in surfing.
   

3. freak (English) : A wild animal, especially an elephant.
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. freak (English) : To cause or force something to happen.
   

2. freak (English) : A type of wave in surfing.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of freak that leads to same result
freak , freaks , freaked , freaking , freaked-out , freak of nature , freaks of nature , freak-out , freak-outs , freak show , freak shows , freak of fate , control freak , control freaks , speed freak , speed freaks

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Forms

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freaks, freaked, freaking, freaked out

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meaning 'to make or become', the term 'freak' took on the meaning of 'an extraordinary person' in the late 1800s.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'freak' was first used in English in the late 1500s.

2. The term 'freak flag' is often used to describe someone's individuality or uniqueness.

3. The term 'freak out' means to lose control or become extremely agitated.

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Related Concepts

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1. outcast: An individual who is rejected or excluded from a group or society.

2. anomaly: A person or thing that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.

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Culture

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In popular culture, the term 'freak' has been used to describe individuals who stand out from the norm, often in a negative way. This can include those with physical or mental differences, as well as those with extreme interests or behaviors. The term has also been used in music, particularly in genres such as rock and roll and punk, to describe a wild or rebellious spirit.

How to Memorize "freak"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person behaving in an unusual or disturbing way.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'freak' with the image of a circus sideshow.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Freaks Are Unusual People'.

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