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
Ohm faces plenty of freaky sights and sounds, from dead bodies and claustrophobic dumbwaiters to a creepy kids show that will give you the willies.
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Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
And though Sadiq isn’t listed as a receiver, he basically could be deployed as one at 6-3 with freaky athleticism.
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Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
What is allowed under the freaky umbrella?
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Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Consecrated Abysses of Dread is that rare front-to-back thriller, avoiding settling into rinse-and-repeat riffage and blasting us to its freaky dimension and back in a seamless 30 minutes.
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Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
30 Mar. 2026
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Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
And though Sadiq isn’t listed as a receiver, he basically could be deployed as one at 6-3 with freaky athleticism.
—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
What is allowed under the freaky umbrella?
—
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
Consecrated Abysses of Dread is that rare front-to-back thriller, avoiding settling into rinse-and-repeat riffage and blasting us to its freaky dimension and back in a seamless 30 minutes.
—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freaky
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Officials in Kansas say a man has died after he was shot by his dog in a freak hunting accident.
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Hamlin, 24, fell victim to a freak accident during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals last week when a collision with another player stopped his heart.
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As the two form a close bond, Laila discovers there's some weird business going on within the house that threatens both of them.
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Confessions kicked off one of the weirdest eras in a career that has never been stingy with weirdness.
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Others may miss the warmth of a person who can read the room, handle a strange request or help when something goes wrong.
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Canada coach Jesse Marsch gives strange interview after Morocco World Cup loss.
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When this place is eventually gone — a phrase that feels truly bizarre given the environment this summer and the half-century preceding it — the lasting images will be the seas of red.
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Continue reading … 'DEEPLY WEIRD' — CNN panel's bizarre 'read as Jewish' comment about a senator draws fierce blowback.
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Watching improv is reliably funny because performers work without a script.
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But figuring out how to do all that while being funny at the same time?
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Head to The Rooftop for craft cocktails and live music with a side of fantastic city views.
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That’s a fantastic moment for Scottish cinema, but then there’s so much other Scottish work.
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Over the course of the space’s renovation, Richards said the construction attracted several curious lookie-loos, many of whom knew of Corvino and were eager to see what would replace it.
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Baffled rather than outraged, curious Kaho tries to uncover the meaning of his words.
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That crazy gorgeous Bad Man Blue, and something Harley has called Inferno Gray with Wet Slide Graphics.
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But in addition to these crazy moments and plots, what the World Cup does every four years is put a bright spotlight on the best soccer players in the world.
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“Freaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freaky. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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