Freak — meaning in English

English meaning

• fiend noun An evil or demonic being; by extension, a cruel or wicked person.
• freak noun A person, animal, or thing that is highly unusual or abnormal.
• geek noun A person deeply and enthusiastically interested in a particular subject, often technology, science fiction, or games.

Senses

Freak is used for these senses in English:

• fiend (informal) An addict or fanatic.
• geek (colloquial) A person who is intensely interested in a particular field or hobby and often having limited or nonstandard social skills. Often used with an attributive noun.
• geek (colloquial, by extension) An expert in a technical field, particularly one having to do with computers.

fiend — full definition

1. noun An evil or demonic being; by extension, a cruel or wicked person.
2. noun Informal: someone with an intense, almost obsessive enthusiasm for something.

freak — full definition

1. noun A person, animal, or thing that is highly unusual or abnormal.
2. noun A person with an intense enthusiasm for something (informal).
3. verb To react with sudden panic, shock, or excitement (often "freak out").
4. adj Highly unusual or unexpected.

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