The meaning of FREAK is someone or something that differs markedly from what is usual or standard. How to use freak in a sentence.

FREAK definition: 1. a thing, person, animal, or event that is extremely unusual or unlikely, and not like any other…. Learn more.

to become or to make (someone) insane or out of control, as a result of being frightened, wildly excited, or high on drugs: The loud noise freaked the horses just as they were being loaded …

A natural freak would usually have been born with a genetic abnormality, while a self-made freak was a person who was altered artificially (with methods such as surgical implants).

There are 21 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word freak, two of which are labelled obsolete, and nine of which are considered offensive and derogatory. See ‘Meaning & use’ for …

freak 1 (frik) n. 1. an abnormal phenomenon or product or unusual object; anomaly. 2. a person or animal on exhibition as an example of a strange deviation from nature. 3. a sudden and …

to become or make frightened, nervous, or wildly excited: The loud noise caused the horse to freak. freak out, [Slang.] to enter into or cause a period of irrational behavior or emotional …

Nov 8, 2025 · An enthusiast, or person who has an obsession with, or extreme knowledge of, something. synonyms quotations Synonyms: fanatic, geek; see also Thesaurus: fan Bob's a …

The word "freak" has its roots in the 15th-century English word "freak," which initially meant a "sudden, unpredictable change or action." It later evolved to refer to something that is strange …

If you describe someone as a particular kind of freak, you are emphasizing that they are very enthusiastic about a thing or activity, and often seem to think about nothing else.