freakier; freakiest
freakiness noun

Examples of freaky in a Sentence

That book was kind of freaky. a freaky kid wearing a weird hat
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Betty longs to possess magical powers like everyone else in her freaky family (even Staniel), but her only real talents are singing and playing music on her hot-pink violin. Dina Gachman, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025 Come for the freaky, stay for Ellis' show-stopping finale. Ew Staff, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2025 At just under 6-4 and around 225 pounds, Williams has some freaky ability. Dane Brugler, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025 Then the freakiest of the group is probably going to be Texas A&M’s Shemar Stewart. Emile Nuh, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for freaky

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of freaky was in 1799

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“Freaky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freaky. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

freaky

adjective
freakier; freakiest
1
: characterized by caprice
2
: very strange or abnormal
a freaky appearance
a freaky coincidence

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