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

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

The episode was almost entirely about Margo and her continued freak-out. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 Apr. 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