freakier; freakiest
freakiness noun

Examples of freaky in a Sentence

That book was kind of freaky. a freaky kid wearing a weird hat
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The briefly teased scrap with the freaky robo-woman forged from Webster's sister (Annie Ross) never gets started, while Superman's victory is dependent on the unlikely stupidity of a machine smart enough to improvise its own kryptonite ray in seconds. Richard Edwards, Space.com, 10 July 2025 Tilley’s highly atmospheric horror entry is full of surreal imagery and tells a freaky Stephen King-worthy story about doling out comeuppance to a string bullies through time. Randy Myers, Mercury News, 20 June 2025 The undrafted rookie has freaky athleticism and will have a chance to play his way into a special-teams role. Kansas City Star, 3 July 2025 On her feet, every east London girl’s favorite choice for freaky footwear: the Margiela tabi ballerina flat. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for freaky

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of freaky was in 1799

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“Freaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freaky. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

freaky

adjective
freakier; freakiest
1
: characterized by caprice
2
: very strange or abnormal
a freaky appearance
a freaky coincidence

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