freakish

[ free-kish ]

adjective

1. queer; odd; unusual; grotesque:

   a freakish appearance.

2. whimsical; capricious:

   freakish behavior.

freakish

/ ˈfriːkɪʃ /

adjective

1. of, related to, or characteristic of a freak; abnormal or unusual
2. unpredictable or changeable

   freakish weather

Derived Forms

• ˈfreakishly, adverb
• ˈfreakishness, noun

Other Words From

• freakish·ly adverb
• freakish·ness noun
• un·freakish adjective
• un·freakish·ly adverb
• un·freakish·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of freakish¹

First recorded in 1645–55; freak ¹ + -ish ¹

Example Sentences

In addition to fueling Wednesday’s freakish bomb cyclone in the Pacific Northwest, atmospheric rivers were also responsible for a freakish Antarctic heat wave in April.

From Salon

Absent extraordinary vigilance and in many cases notwithstanding it, the election could turn on freakish events or even the fruits of a probably criminal scheme.

From Los Angeles Times

And yet, in one form or another, bearded women continued to exist in Western society’s eyes as a freakish aberration to be gawked at in 19th century carnivals and exhibitions.

From Salon

After all, the movie's premise is about a freakish series of tornadoes, and Trenberth is confident that climate change is producing exactly those types of storms.

From Salon

Hart has impressive size and is considered a freakish athlete, two things that no doubt impressed the Chargers as they searched for potential contributors to build secondary depth.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• aberrant
• bizarre
• freaky
• grotesque
• odd
• strange
• unconventional
• weird