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
Beyond engagement with her freaky shoe content on platforms like TikTok, the concept has taken off to the point that The RealReal tapped Lee to curate an edit of freaky shoes — think feathery Valentino boots, zebra-print Gucci platforms with a tail and the like.
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
With Halloween upon us, Hill, Rosson and other authors with new horror novels give us the rundown on their freaky favorites.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
With his length, power and loose athleticism, Reese is a freaky talent who can blitz, spy, drop or chase down the run.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
The wee beastie ends the season in Arthur’s body, ready to continue its freaky little business.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
With Halloween upon us, Hill, Rosson and other authors with new horror novels give us the rundown on their freaky favorites.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
With his length, power and loose athleticism, Reese is a freaky talent who can blitz, spy, drop or chase down the run.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
The wee beastie ends the season in Arthur’s body, ready to continue its freaky little business.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freaky
Adjective
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It’s got that freak existential hair-trigger suspense — in this case, literally.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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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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Except for the weird assortment of tentacled, befinned, leaflike, rocklike, or altogether bizarre strangers who busily or somnolently populate the stone.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
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The resulting cookies are speckled like bird food (in a good way) and as fueling as a protein bar (without any of the weird ingredients).—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Probably closer to Mike Piazza strange.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Jones is no stranger to pushing for reunions.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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The band performed the song, sans Pat Smear who is recovering from a bizarre gardening accident that led to a broken foot, on The Graham Norton Show on Friday.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
22 Feb. 2026
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All three runners had reached base, and all were tagged out on one bizarre play.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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The builders’ alternating harassment and bribery leaves Cook with little recourse, especially when mafioso-like representatives begin dropping by at all hours, leading to dry exchanges — what little dialogue the film has is extremely funny.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2026
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This Elvis comes across confident, breezy, comfortable and funny.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Conveniently located in the heart of Admiralty, right by Hong Kong’s major fashion and finance centers, the hotel promises a fantastic location, great views, personable staff, and classic European elegance.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Romanticize your life with a fantastical manicure, like these glittery jade-green nails with stunning 3D flowers.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
21 Feb. 2026
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Davis is a curious sort of colorist, using a limited palette that works overtime in the production of moods.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
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Underneath the hood As detailed here extensively in recent weeks, the surface-level steadiness in the S & P 500 is a curious result of fast-moving opposing currents underneath.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
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His passions outside of covering baseball are his wife, Gina, his two step kids, two crazy dogs & barbecue.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Feb. 2026
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These big media projects, on the other hand, are usually like some big, crazy idea that comes together.—
Outside,
Outside,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Freaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freaky. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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