freak-out

noun

ˈfrēk-ˌau̇t How to pronounce freak-out (audio)
Synonyms of freak-outnext
1
: an act or instance of freaking out
2
dated : a gathering of hippies

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Here are some common culprits of both types of skin freak-outs. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 May 2026 Somebody, the woman had just a little bit of a freak-out for lack of a better term. — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026 For now, though, Chang is in her bubble up north and witnessing most of the freak-outs remotely and not in person. — Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 14 Jan. 2026 The episode was almost entirely about Margo and her continued freak-out. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for freak-out

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of freak-out was in 1966

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