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 quirky ensemble was equal parts fun and freaky—the true making of a stellar (and memorable) red carpet look, right down to his choice of a sculptural tiered red bag. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2025 Underpinning both of the characters’ behavior is their fundamental unease at death’s randomness; that’s the freaky truth that Perkins knows is enough to keep viewers hooked, even as things go hilariously askew. David Sims, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2025 The 6-3, 208-pounder from Los Angeles put up some freaky numbers during the training program last offseason at Notre Dame, vertical-jumping 41 1/2 inches and broad-jumping 10-11 1/2. 19. Bruce Feldman, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025 One part horror, one part science fiction and one part fantasy, this is a refreshingly freaky entry in the overworn category of vampire fiction. M.l. Rio, New York Times, 14 Feb. 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 2 Mar. 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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