adj
Uncommon
freaky
FREE-kee
Freaky (adj) means Strange, bizarre, or unsettling. Example: “It was freaky how the two strangers were wearing the exact same outfit.”
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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- freakier
- Superlative
- freakiest
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Etymology
Formed from freak plus the adjective-forming suffix -y.
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Rhymes for freaky
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What does “freaky” mean?
The word “freaky” means strange, bizarre, or unsettling. In plain terms, describes something odd enough to feel a bit spooky or surprising, or, informally, someone uninhibited about sex.
How do you pronounce “freaky”?
“Freaky” is pronounced FREE-kee (/ˈfɹiː.ki/ in IPA).
How do you use “freaky” in a sentence?
Here is “freaky” used in a sentence: “It was freaky how the two strangers were wearing the exact same outfit.”
What part of speech is “freaky”?
“Freaky” is an adjective.
Is “freaky” a common word?
“Freaky” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “freaky” have?
“Freaky” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: strange, bizarre, or unsettling.
