freak-out

noun

ˈfrēk-ˌau̇t 

1

: an act or instance of freaking out

2

dated : a gathering of hippies

Examples of freak-out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Derby’s question is quite often decided by whichever colt or filly has the racing focus and the strength not to succumb to his or her ambient freak-out. — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Even so, the nation’s collective freak-out should serve as a wake-up call to both the food industry and regulators. — Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026

Much of the freak-out was fed by polls supposedly showing Republicans Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco atop the field. — Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026

Here are some common culprits of both types of skin freak-outs. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for freak-out

• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout
• closeout
• cutout
• devout
• dropout