as in freak
informal
strange or unusual
a horror movie about a freaky town full of ghosts
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Recent Examples of freaky
Their songs collage freaky noises, catchy melodies, guitar outbursts, and electronic beats — all played and produced with polymathic verve by Amos — while Brown adds deadpan vocals on top.
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Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2025
If, through some freaky genetic engineering, a scientist could combine the physical attributes of Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, what might be the result?
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Lindsay Lohan is reprising one of her most iconic roles, but according to her, stepping back into one facet of the character was a little, well, freaky.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 28 May 2025
Where to watch: Peacock 'The Damned' In the freaky psychological horror tale, a 19th-century widow (Odessa Young) heads up a remote fishing village in the Arctic.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 May 2025
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Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2025
If, through some freaky genetic engineering, a scientist could combine the physical attributes of Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, what might be the result?
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Lindsay Lohan is reprising one of her most iconic roles, but according to her, stepping back into one facet of the character was a little, well, freaky.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 28 May 2025
Where to watch: Peacock 'The Damned' In the freaky psychological horror tale, a 19th-century widow (Odessa Young) heads up a remote fishing village in the Arctic.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freaky
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The injury came in freak fashion when running to the second level to deliver a block on a linebacker.—
Dallas News,
Dallas News,
19 Oct. 2022
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Officials in Kansas say a man has died after he was shot by his dog in a freak hunting accident.—
Abigail Adams,
Peoplemag,
24 Jan. 2023
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Despite not being a purveyor of nail products, Selena Gomez has established herself as something of a finger chameleon (Too weird?—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
8 July 2025
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The Rockies’ next head of baseball operations needs to come from outside their weird little world, but possess a feel for the challenges of building a winner at Coors Field.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Ali spends a good chunk of time confused by the strange words whirling around him.—
Christopher J. Yates
July 9,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
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Nevertheless, the combination of strange email address and unrecognizable link address is a very strong indicator that this email is fake and should be binned.—
Barry Collins,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Some 40 of these bizarre, geochemically-active sub-Neptunes are currently being studied observationally.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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As a result of a bizarre last-minute decision, the nominees in two Emmys categories will be announced Tuesday morning on CBS nearly four hours ahead of the TV Academy’s official nominations announcement, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.—
Beatrice Verhoeven,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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Well its funny to say this to Forbes — but the fashion system is financially small but culturally a very potent front of western supremacy.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Make funny faces, play peek-a-boo, take them for a walk around the neighborhood.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Parents,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Yellowjackets does a fantastic job of keeping audiences guessing.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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Awful critic and audience scores, yet still debuting and staying as the #1 movie on the service, above the fantastic KPop Demon Hunters.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Sometimes leaders aren’t curious enough to ask what people really want.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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At least in part, Bernheim's programs are meant to put visitors in a more curious and creative state ― one that many young visitors already inhabit full-time.—
Connor Giffin,
The Courier-Journal,
3 July 2025
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Tauruses will go crazy for something chic, functional, and soft to the touch.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
9 Feb. 2023
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Before getting into the chaos of episode 5, that episode 4 cliff hanger was crazy.—
Calie Schepp,
EW.com,
6 Feb. 2023
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“Freaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freaky. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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