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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So when considering a look for your next night out on the town, consider the Katie Holmes formula: a classic dress with a surprise twist (like a cutout or bustier), a bold bag, and—of course—some freaky footwear. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025 And yes, there’s also the freaky part with the temperatures and acidity and baby monitor cameras. Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2025 The punch line: These two freaky people were perfect for each other. Esther Zuckerman, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2025 Why can’t all pop be this unapologetically freaky? 48. Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 19 Mar. 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 4 Apr. 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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