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freak

freak¹ definition

freak (frēk)

noun

1. a sudden fancy; odd notion; whim
2. an odd or unusual happening
any abnormal animal, person, or plant; monstrosity
☆ Slang
1. a user of a specified narcotic, hallucinogen, etc. an acid freak
2. a devotee or buff a rock freak
3. hippie
Archaic capriciousness
Philately a postage stamp with an error that occurred in the printing or perforation process and is unique to the one stamp

Etymology: Early ModE < ? OE frician, to dance (> ME freking, whim, capricious conduct)

adjective

oddly different from what is usual or normal; queer; abnormal freak weather

transitive verb, intransitive verb

Slang freak out (see phrase)

freak Idioms

freak out

Slang

to experience, esp. in an extreme way, the mental reactions, hallucinations, etc. induced by a psychedelic drug
to make or become very excited, distressed, disorganized, etc.

freak² definition

freak (frēk)

transitive verb

Rare to streak or fleck

Etymology: ult. < IE (s)p(h)ereg- > freckle