adj
freaky
FREE-kee
adj
1
Strange, bizarre, or unsettling.
"It was freaky how the two strangers were wearing the exact same outfit."
"There was something freaky about the abandoned house at the end of the road."
2
Sexually adventurous or unconventional.
"The song is famous for its lyrics about being freaky on the dance floor."
How to Use Freaky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something odd enough to feel a bit spooky or surprising, or, informally, someone uninhibited about sex.
When to use it
Casual, spoken word; not used in formal writing.
Common pairings
freaky coincidence
freaky story
get freaky
Word Forms
freakier comparative, freakiest superlative
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “freaky”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
It was _____ how the two strangers were wearing the exact same outfit.
Etymology
Formed from freak plus the adjective-forming suffix -y.