freaky

[ free-kee ]

adjective

, freak·i·er, freak·i·est.

1. freakish.
2. Slang.
   1. frightening.
   2. weird; strange.
   3. of or relating to freak.

freaky

/ ˈfriːkɪ /

adjective

1. slang.
   strange; unconventional; bizarre
2. another word for freakish

Derived Forms

• ˈfreakily, adverb
• ˈfreakiness, noun

Other Words From

• freaki·ly adverb
• freaki·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of freaky¹

First recorded in 1815–25; freak ¹ + -y ¹

Example Sentences

"Love Is All Around was a freaky wee song in the same way the Bryan Adams song was and the Whitney Houston song was," he told Afternoons on BBC Radio Scotland.

From BBC

But members of the public have been left unsettled by the baby's presence, with some describing it as "freaky".

From BBC

Recent research forecasts a future of freakier weather thanks to burning fossil fuels, as out-of-control heat makes our climate more "weird" and deadly.

From Salon

So when this freaky moment of stardom suddenly came along, I did the best I could.

From New York Times

“Might I say the word ‘freaky,’” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• bizarre
• grotesque
• odd
• outlandish
• strange
• weird