freaks

Meanings

• noun

  1. A person who is intensely obsessed with or preoccupied by an unusual or nonsensical idea or fear.

  - "His fear of spiders bordered on freak status."
  - "She's a total fitness freak."

• noun

  2. A person who behaves in a strange or unusual way.

  - "The carnival attracted all kinds of freaks."
  - "He's a musical freak."

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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 freaks
peaks , speaks , leaks , breaks

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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Originally used to describe someone who performs feats outside the social norm, often in a circus or carnival setting.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'freak' originated in the late 1800s and was used to describe someone who performed extraordinary feats, often in a circus or carnival setting.

2. The 1932 film 'Freaks' was banned in the United States for decades due to its controversial subject matter.

3. The term 'freak flag' is used to describe someone who is true to themselves and their individuality, despite societal norms.

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Related Concepts

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1. Outsiders: Individuals who are excluded or marginalized by society.

2. Freak show: A type of entertainment featuring individuals with physical or mental anomalies.

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Culture

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Freaks have been a part of popular culture since the early 20th century, often portrayed as outcasts or misunderstood individuals. They have been the subject of literature, art, music, and films, such as 'Freaks' (1932) and 'Freaks and Geeks' (1999-2000).

How to Memorize "freaks"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with an intense obsession or preoccupation, or someone behaving in a strange or unusual way.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of an obsession or unusual behavior.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a phrase using the word 'freak' and the parts of speech it can be, such as 'Freaks are people who Freak out and React in Extreme and Kooky ways'.

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