control freak


control freak

noun

Definition of CONTROL FREAK

: a person whose behavior indicates a powerful need to control people or circumstances in everyday matters

Examples of CONTROL FREAK

  1. My boss is a real control freak.

First Known Use of CONTROL FREAK

1971

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