Main Entry:

¹freak

Pronunciation:

\ˈfrēk\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

origin unknown

Date:

1563

1 a: a sudden and odd or seemingly pointless idea or turn of the mind b: a seemingly capricious action or event2archaic : a whimsical quality or disposition3: one that is markedly unusual or abnormal: as a: a person or animal having a physical oddity and appearing in a circus sideshow bslang (1): a sexual deviate (2): a person who uses an illicit drug c: hippie d: an atypical postage stamp usually caused by a unique defect in paper (as a crease) or a unique event in the manufacturing process (as a speck of dirt on the plate) that does not produce a constant or systematic effect 4 a: an ardent enthusiast <film freaks> b: a person who is obsessed with something <a control freak>