as in freak
informal
strange or unusual
a horror movie about a freaky town full of ghosts
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Recent Examples of freaky
Owens, a raw but freaky athlete who made the roster as an undrafted free agent last year, is the rotation wild card.
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Ben Standig, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
The writer-director Isaiah Saxon’s feature debut recalls the furry, freaky children’s media of yore—movies such as Gremlins and Batteries Not Included, which existed to both spook and delight younger audiences.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2025
Where did Lucas get the freaky idea of carbon freezing Han Solo from?
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2025
For some reason, Shauna goes to question Misty about the situation, and the freaky four-eyed mushroom is more than happy to spill the tea.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
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Ben Standig, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
The writer-director Isaiah Saxon’s feature debut recalls the furry, freaky children’s media of yore—movies such as Gremlins and Batteries Not Included, which existed to both spook and delight younger audiences.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2025
Where did Lucas get the freaky idea of carbon freezing Han Solo from?
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2025
For some reason, Shauna goes to question Misty about the situation, and the freaky four-eyed mushroom is more than happy to spill the tea.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freaky
Adjective
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The injury came in freak fashion when running to the second level to deliver a block on a linebacker.—
Dallas News,
Dallas News,
19 Oct. 2022
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Officials in Kansas say a man has died after he was shot by his dog in a freak hunting accident.—
Abigail Adams,
Peoplemag,
24 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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Can't wait for the weird personality quirks and side eye of judgment.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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Historically, Nintendo has had a weird relationship with the internet.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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After coming to the Mets at the trade deadline, Blackburn had a serious of strange injuries, getting hit by a line drive on his hand, and then suffering from a spinal fluid leak that required surgery.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2025
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The strange turn of events surrounding Barrett’s disqualification marred what had been a feel-good story.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Joining me is my Staten Island brother, Pete Davidson, who unveils a darker, dramatic side as his character navigates a bizarre group of residents in an old age home.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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But inexplicably, Villa contrived to lose the game, thanks in no small part to goalkeeper Emi Martinez’s sending off in the first half for a bizarre body-check on Rasmus Hojlund.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Because to us, the most funny things are right next to the most tragic things.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
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There are enough quotable lines of dialogue in the movie’s first half to remind you why Succession was, pound for pound, one of the most profanely funny shows on TV during its run.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Overall, the whole Neuralink experience has been fantastic.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2025
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To livestream the Reds-Cubs online on MLB Network, a subscription to Hulu + Live TV is a fantastic option with plans starting at $82.99 per month.—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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Being curious during old age could also help in preventing or at least off-setting Alzheimer’s disease.—
Anuradha Varanasi,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Here are the key characters your family will get to know in the first season: Lily Pak High-energy, curious and eager, Lily is an independent 11-year-old who longs to carve out her place in the world.—
Miranda Rake,
Parents,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Tauruses will go crazy for something chic, functional, and soft to the touch.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
9 Feb. 2023
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Before getting into the chaos of episode 5, that episode 4 cliff hanger was crazy.—
Calie Schepp,
EW.com,
6 Feb. 2023
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“Freaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freaky. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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